PENSACOLA, FL. -- The Shorter Hawks won their first conference matchup of the season outlasting the University of West Florida Argonauts with a score of 62-59.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Shorter 62, West Florida 59
Record: Shorter (1-0, GSC), West Florida (0-1, GSC)
All-Time Series: 7-12
SUMMARY:
- 1H - The Hawks put up 24 points in the first half, trailing by one point going into half time. Ricky Knight Jr. had 13 points and 8 rebounds.
- 2H – Shorter put up 38 points in the second half with a double-digit performance from Ian Reith with 10 points in the final 20 minutes.
NOTEWORTHY:
- Ricky Knight Jr. had his first double-double of the season with 22 points and 10 rebounds.
- The Hawks forced 18 turnovers through the contest.
- Grant Atchley shot 100% on the evening going 3-3 from the field and 2-2 from three to put up 8 points against the Argos.
WORDS FROM THE HAWKS:
The guys came out hot in the second half putting up 38 on the Argos early in the contest. They shot 54.3% from the field and 52.4% from three. This is a season high from behind the three-point line for the Hawks.
ON THE HORIZON:
Shorter will travel to Valdosta State for their second conference matchup of the weekend. They will play at 4:00PM on Saturday against the Blazers.
