Badgers keep on rolling with win over Tigers

MOBILE, Ala. – The Spring Hill College men's basketball team extended its win streak to four games with an 81-72 win over Edward Waters at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center on Thursday night.
 
The Badgers mounted a second-half comeback after going into halftime trailing the Tigers 48-36. The comeback led to Spring Hill taking the first-ever matchup against Edward Waters, 81-72. SHC keeps on rolling with a four-game win streak and improves to 6-4 (3-2 SIAC) on the year. EWU fell to 2-5 and 2-3 in conference play with the loss.
 
Tana Kopa led scoring in the game with 28 points while two of his teammates, Beril Kabamba (19) and Steven Lyles (17), also recorded double-figure points. Kabamba also picked up a double-double with 19 points and 13 rebounds. Edward Waters was led by Tavares Oliver with 21 points, three rebounds and two steals.
 
Game Details
Spring Hill vs. Edward Waters
Date: Dec. 15
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue (Location): Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center (Mobile, Ala.)
 
Results
Edward Waters 72, Edward Waters 63
Records: Spring Hill (6-4, 3-2 SIAC) Edward Waters (2-4, 2-3)

They Said It - Head Coach Craig Kennedy
On the game
"I was really proud of the grit we showed tonight, especially in the second half. Edward Waters was so tough in the first half especially.  Big T[imothy Reilly] had a really good second half to anchor our defense. Beril came alive and started hit and of course TK [Tana Kopa] has such range.  Our guys each played their parts so well. Our guys are really unselfish, Steven Lyles had some great minutes and Eli was super controlling tempo in the second half. We have to re-focus our guys now to play the defending conference champions. Super proud of them!"
 
Up Next
The Badgers will play its final home game of the calendar year against Savannah State on Saturday before finishing out with an exhibition at South Alabama on Monday.
 
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