Box Score CONWAY, Ark. - The Sewanee men's basketball team was able to cut a deficit that was as high as 18 points to two late in the second half, but the Warriors of Hendrix College earned the 85-81 victory on Sunday afternoon inside Grove Gymnasium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Hendrix (12-8, 6-3) 85, Sewanee (9-11, 3-6) 81
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-In last week's contest, the Tigers started the contest on a 13-0 run. On Sunday, the Warriors returned the favor with a 22-4 in the first 10:30 of the game.
-The Tigers were able to cut the deficit to 11 points, 47-36, at the break.
-With five and a half minutes left in regulation, the Tigers saw themselves done one bucket, 66-64, after two free throws by Jordan Warlick, but the home team in the Warriors would never relinquish the lead as they went on a 9-0 run in about a two-minute span to seal the contest.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
-Joey Knox recorded his best conference performance of the season with 28 points on 9-of-14 shooting, including a 6-of-7 mark from downtown. He also added seven rebounds.
-Ryan Starr totaled 19 points and added five rebounds and three assists.
-Michael Barry dropped 11 points, while Jordan Warlick posted 10 points, eight rebounds and three assists.
HENDRIX KEY STATISTICS
-Seth Stanley posted 22 points to lead the Warriors, while Jacob Link posted 19 points, nine rebounds and seven dimes.
UP NEXT
The Tigers return home for the final time in the 2020 regular season on Friday against Millsaps. Tip is scheduled for 8 p.m., following the women's game.
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