Box Score JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. – In non-conference play, Shorter (1-2, 0-0) fell on the road to Carson-Newman 113-98.
 
Carson-Newman opened the game on an 8-0 run and never looked back. Going into halftime, the Eagles held a 68-45 lead.
 
After the break, the Hawks outscored the Eagles 53-45. Shorter caught fire late, ending the game on a 13-3 run but it was too little, too late.
 
Five Hawks scored in double-figures with Jay Shropshire pouring in 26 to lead the way. Bryan Polanco pulled down 13 rebounds to go with 12 points for a double-double. Not far off, Keeving Etienne was a rebound short of a double-double, tallying 13 points and 9 boards. Also in double-figures for Shorter were Tyler Goodman and Frenki Lilaj.
 
On the offensive glass, Shorter picked up 21 offensive rebounds and converted for 21 second chance points.
 
Up Next:
On Saturday, the Hawks look to bounce back on the road to King University for another non-conference matchup. Tipoff from Bristol, Tennessee is scheduled for 5:00 p.m.