Badgers Defeated by Magicians in Overtime

MOBILE, Ala. – The Spring Hill College men's basketball team fell 89-86 in overtime to LeMoyne-Owen at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center on Monday.
 
The Badgers (5-10, 3-6 SIAC) started strong with 50 percent shooting from the floor, 42 percent from beyond the arc and 100 percent from the free throw line in the first half. Spring Hill took a 40-39 lead into halftime on a half-court buzzer-beater by Steven Lyles.
 
Spring Hill continued shooting 50 percent and improved to 63 percent from 3-point range in the second half. The Magicians (3-12, 3-6 SIAC) won the battle in the overtime period, shooting 37 percent to SHC's 28 percent. LeMoyne-Owen outlasted Spring Hill and won 89-86 in extra time.
 
Walter Peggs Jr. led all scorers with 33 points, 10 baskets and eight 3-pointers. Steven Lyles and Eli Lenihan led the Badgers with eight rebounds apiece. Lenihan also led with a career-high nine assists.
 
Peggs Jr., Lyles, Bo Barber and Timothy Reilly all recorded double-digit figures. The game marked the second-straight with at least three in double-digits.
 
Game Details
Date: Jan. 13
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Venue (Location): Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center (Mobile, Ala.)
 
Results
LeMoyne-Owen 89, Spring Hill 86 (OT)
Records: LeMoyne-Owen (3-12, 3-6 SIAC), Spring Hill (5-10, 3-6 SIAC)
 
Up Next
Spring Hill hosts Kentucky State in a SIAC matchup on Saturday in the Outlaw Recreation Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.
 
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