SHC fights hard, falls to Tuskegee on the road

TUSKEGEE, Ala. – The Spring Hill College men's basketball team fell in a hard-fought Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) matchup to Tuskegee, 76-69, at the Daniel "Chappie" James Center on Wednesday night.
 
There Badgers held the lead for a majority of the first half before Tuskegee tied things up at 27-27 with two minutes left in the half. The Tigers took the lead in the closing moments of the half and went up 35-34. After a hard fought second half by Spring Hill, Tuskegee came out on top 76-69.
 
Three Badgers led the game in scoring with 17 points; Tana Kopa, Steven Lyles and Beril Kabama, who also posted a double-double with 11 rebounds. Devin Booker led Tuskegee with 16 points during the game.
 
Game Details
Spring Hill at Tuskegee      
Date: Jan. 25
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue (Location): Daniel "Chappie" James Center (Tuskegee, Ala.)
 
Results
Tuskegee 76, Spring Hill 69
Records: Tuskegee (15-6, 10-4 SIAC), Spring Hill (7-12, 4-10)

They Said It - Head Coach Craig Kennedy
On the game
"For 7/8ths of the game we played really really well. After one practice with the whole team together since early November I thought we really got into a flow state tonight. Fifth and sixth-year veterans for Tuskegee stepped up and made some huge shots. Greg Boyd, Steve Dulley and Devin Booker showed their experience when the game got close.  There are no easy games in this conference and we don't make it easy for anyone. Love our guys and how they competed tonight. "
 
Up Next
The Badgers will take the weekend to prepare for their next SIAC road game at Miles on Monday.
 
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