Spring Hill defeats rival Mobile in season opener

MOBILE, Ala. – The Spring Hill College men's basketball team defeated its rival, Mobile, 72-59 in its season opener at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center on Saturday night.
 
Box Score
 
Spring Hill went into the halftime break down by one point (31-30) to Mobile. In the second half, the Badgers shot 46 percent from the floor, 60 percent from the three-point line and a perfect 100 percent (12-12) from the free throw line to outscore the Rams 42-28 in the half and complete the 72-59 comeback victory. SHC (1-0) secured its season-opening win while handing UM (3-1) its first regular-season loss.
 
The Badgers were led by Preseason All-SIAC First-Team selection, Beril Kabamba, who recorded 25 points, seven rebounds and one block. He also hit a career-high three buckets from beyond the arc. The Rams were led by DaMariee Jones, who had 17 points, five rebounds, three steals and one assist.
 
Match Details
Date: Nov. 12
Time: 7 p.m.
Venue (Location): Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center (Mobile, Ala.)
 
Results
Spring Hill 72, Mobile 59
Records: Spring Hill (1-0, 0-0 SIAC), Mobile (3-1, 0-0 SSAC)
 
Up Next
Spring Hill will host Pensacola Christian at the Arthur R. Outlaw center on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Tickets for every home game are available online at shcbadgers.com.
 
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