Box Score MONTEVALLO, Ala. – Montevallo outscored the Christian Brothers University men's basketball team 12-6, in the final 6:30, to grab a 72-68 comeback win, on Tuesday evening, at the McChesney Student Activity Center.
TIP OFF
Score: Montevallo 72 (4-9, 3-6 GSC) | CBU 68 (6-5, 4-4 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The hosts jumped out to an 8-2 lead in the first four minutes of the contest.
- A pair of Madison Monroe layups brought the score to 15-11 with 11:15 remaining.
- Montevallo then scored nine unanswered points to go up 24-21 with 8:22 left.
- The Bucs then went on a 13-3 run, in the final four minutes, to take a 36-30 lead going into halftime.
- The Falcons outscored CBU 11-5 to tie the game at 41 with 16:03 remaining.
- Cam Glover knocked down three free throws to give the hosts a 54-49 lead, with 11:33 remaining.
- Jailen Anderson tied the game at 58 with a pair of free throws, with 8:16 left.
- A Christian Thompson hook shot gave the Bucs the 64-63 lead with 4:43 left, which proved to be the final CBU lead of the contest.
- Montevallo closed the game scoring nine of the final 13 points.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- The contest featured nine ties and eight lead changes.
- Anias Futrell led the Bucs with 18 points, with six rebounds and two blocks.
- Christian Jones added 16 points, eight rebounds, six assists and six steals.
- Madison Monroe had 11 points, four rebounds and two assists.
- CBU won the rebounding battle 38-31.
- Montevallo finished the game 49 percent from the floor, while the Bucs were held to 40 percent.
- The Falcons knocked down 12 of their 15 second half free throw attempts.
UP NEXT
CBU is scheduled to return to action on Saturday, January 6 when they host Alabama Huntsville. Tipoff is scheduled for 3:00 PM.