TIP OFF:
Score: UWA 59 | CBU 52
Records: Tigers (13-3, 7-2 GSC) | Bucs (5-11, 2-8 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- After the Tigers jumped out to an 8-0 lead, the Bucs answered with a 9-0 run to take a 9-8 lead with 15:32 left in the first half.
- A three point play by Opong Bramble cut the UWA lead to 25-20 with 3:47 remaining in the half.
- The Tigers then used a 9-0 run to take a 34-20 run into halftime.
- UWA was 13-29 from the floor in the opening half, including 4-7 from three point range.
- After trailing by as many as 15 points in the second half, the Bucs cut the lead to 53-52 with 2:53 left.
- The Tigers scored the final six points of the contest to hold on for the win.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- After finishing the first half just 7-23, the Bucs got back into the game shooting 13-27 in the final 20 minutes.
- The hosts were shot 21-51, including 6-11 from three point range.
- CBU lost the rebounding battle 39-25.
- Christian Jones led the Bucs with 13 points.
UP NEXT
The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Thursday, Jan 20 when they host Valdosta State. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.