Huntsville, Ala – The Shorter Men's Basketball team was on the road tonight for a conference match up against the University of Alabama in Huntsville Chargers. The Hawks were able to keep right on pace with a tough Charger defense, scoring 33 points to their 39 points. With a field goal percentage of 37.5, with their three point and free throw percentages being higher than the Chargers at 27.8% and 100% respectively. Going into the second half the Hawks offense tried to make a push for the lead but falling short scoring 29 points to the Chargers 44. Leaving the game at 62-83 in favor of the Chargers.

Jay Shropshire scored the most points for the Hawks putting up 23, with 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 block and a steal. Coming in right behind him was Keeving Etienne with 11 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal.

The Hawks will be back at home on Saturday February 22^nd in the Winthrop King Centre against the University of West Georgia at 4pm. This will be our Pink Out game so come out and support ZTA as they are running the concession stand and taking a stand against cancer. Tune into goshorterhawks.com for all live stats, live stream and box scores.