ROME, GA. -- The Shorter Hawks took down the Trojans 73-64 in their Home Opener on Tuesday night at Winthrop-King Centre.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Trevecca Nazarene 64, Shorter 73
Record: Trevecca Nazarene (1-2), Shorter (1-2)
All-Time Series: 2-1

SUMMARY:

• 1H - The Hawks put up 36 points in the first half, outscoring the Trojans by 12. Led by Grant Atchley with 8 points.
• 2H – Trevecca Nazarene gained some traction, putting up 40 in the 2^nd half. It wasn't enough to stop the Hawks, who took the contest 73-64

NOTEWORTHY:

• Grant Atchley with 18 points off the bench.
• Jaden Dunham had 5 rebound on the night; 2 offensive and 3 defensive.
• Raphael Houssou had 17 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals on the evening.

WORDS FROM THE HAWKS: 
The guys came out hustling in the first half putting up 36 on the Trojans early in the contest. They shot 54.3% from the field and 50% from three. These are both season highs for the Hawks in shooting percentage.
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ON THE HORIZON:
Shorter will travel this weekend to West Florida and Valdosta State for their first GSC matchups.