CARROLLTON, Ga. – West Georgia held on for an 81-71 win over the Christian Brothers University men's basketball team, on Wednesday night, at The Coliseum.
The Wolves, who currently lead the Gulf South Conference standings, took both meetings from the Bucs this season.
TIP OFF
Score: UWG 81 (16-2, 12-2 GSC) | CBU 71 (9-8, 7-7 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- Less than four minutes into the contest, a layup by Madison Monroe gave the Bucs a 10-3 lead.
- Christian Thompson gave the Bucs a 20-18 lead, with 9:49 left in the half.
- The Wolves outscored CBU 15-9 to take a 40-36 lead at the half.
- West Georgia hit four of its nine first half three-pointers and all eight of its free throws.
- The Wolves used a 7-0 run tot take a 57-45 lead, with 15:29 left.
- A pair of free throws from Michael Griffin gave the hosts a 71-57, with 7:44 remaining.
- A layup from Christian Jones got the Bucs to within 73-64, but they were unable to cut further into the deficit for the remainder of the game.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- UWG hit 10 of its 21 three-point shots and finished 28-70 (40 percent) from the floor.
- The Wolves were also aided by a 15-17 performance from the free throw line.
- CBU finished 25-58 from the floor (43 percent), but was just 5-13 from long-range.
- CBU won the rebounding battle 45-36.
- The Wolves converted 13 CBU miscues into 18 points.
- Christian Jones led CBU with 14 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. The double-double was his fourth of the season.
- Anias Futrell finished with 18 points and seven boards.
- Jailen Anderson added 16 points, and Madison Monroe rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10 points.
UP NEXT
CBU is scheduled to return to action on Monday, Jan. 29, when it hosts Mississippi College. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 PM.
