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Bryan
Carson-Newman Athletics
92
Winner Valdosta St. VSU 14-3,8-2 Gulf South
79
Shorter Short 3-15,0-8 Gulf South
Winner
Valdosta St. VSU
14-3,8-2 Gulf South
92
Final
79
Shorter Short
3-15,0-8 Gulf South
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Valdosta St. VSU 39 53 92
Shorter Short 35 44 79

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Amanda Paver

Hawks Face a Tough Loss to the Blazers

Rome, GA- The Hawks (3-14, 0-7 Gulf South) were at home again for a battle with the Valdosta State Blazers (13-3, 7-2 Gulf South).

The Hawks were able to keep the first half close, 35-39, but the second half slipped away from them because they were outscored 53-44.  Ricky Knight Jr. led the team with 19 points and Kelan Walker followed with 15 points.  Ja'Cori Wilson not only led the team with 11 rebounds, but he also had 14 points against the Blazer defense which gives him a double-double for the game.

The Hawks scored 8 points off 9 turnovers that the Blazers committed.  The Hawks also scored quickly and scored 22 points off the fast break.  The Hawks did have a higher free throw percentage than the Blazers, 84.6% to 76.9%. 

The next game for the Hawks is on the road in Memphis, Tennessee against Christian Brothers University on Thursday January 23rd at 8pm.  Tune into goshorterhawks.com for more information on the live-stream and live-stats of the game.
 
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