SEWANEE, Tenn. - The University of the South men's basketball team recorded a 79-74 victory over Birmingham-Southern College in a Southern Athletic Association (SAA) contest, Sunday afternoon inside Juhan Gymnasium.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final Score: Sewanee (5-7, 2-1) 79, Birmingham-Southern (6-7, 1-1) 74
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HOW IT HAPPENED
-Sewanee had a strong first half from the floor with a 62 percent mark (18-of-29) from the floor, including 7-of-14 from downtown to lead 44-30 at the break.
-The Purple and White had an 18-point lead with 5:42 left in the game. However, BSC would rally to cut that deficit to one point, 75-74, with 21 seconds remaining in the game. However,
Russ Marr knocked free throws on the last two possessions to secure the victory.
SEWANEE KEY STATISTICS
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Colin Kahl led all scorers with 23 points, posting his sixth 20-point game this season. The junior drained 10-of-16 from the field.
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Russ Marr posted back-to-back 20-point performances with 20 points on 6-of-13 shooting.
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Eli Holland grabbed 10 boards and added eight points in 17 minutes off the bench.
BIRMINGHAM-SOUTHERN KEY STATISTICS
-Christian Stewart posted a 22-rebound, 19-point performance to lead BSC.
UP NEXT
Sewanee will hit the road next weekend for games at Oglethorpe on Friday, Jan. 14 and Berry on Sunday, Jan. 16.
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