MEMPHIS, Tenn.- After a thrilling victory over Young Harris last week, the Shorter Hawks traveled to Memphis, Tenn., for their first conference game of the season versus Christian Brothers University (CBU). Daniel Loos (game-high 26 points) and the rest of the Buccaneers proved to be too much for the Hawks, as the home team was victorious 76-61. 
 
The visiting Hawks gave CBU all they could handle for a large portion of the game. In fact, Shorter found themselves leading 45-44 with 15:23 in the second half, thanks to a layup by Raphael Houssou. Unfortunately for the Hawks, CBU (2-2, 1-0) did not trail the rest of the game. The Buccaneers extended their lead to 21 (71-50) with about four minutes left in the game via two made free throws by Loos before the Hawks cut the deficit to 15 by game's end. 
 
As mentioned previously, Loos led the home team with 26 points, to go along with six rebounds, an assist and a block. Aiden Ruthsatz finished second with 13 points (including three 3-pointers) and added four rebounds and four assists. 
 
The game saw a balanced scoring output from Shorter. Jay Shropshire led the pack with 11 points including a made 3-pointer. The aforementioned Houssou and teammate Mark Wilcox Jr. finished second on the team with nine points apiece. Wilcox Jr. also led the Hawks with six rebounds, to go along with two assists and a steal. Ja'Cori Wilson finished right behind them with seven points. 
 
The Hawks (3-3, 0-1) will be back in action on Saturday, as they will head east on I-40 to Jackson, Tenn., to take on Union University at 5 p.m.