Badgers Bounce Back Against Kentucky State

MOBILE, Ala. – The Spring Hill College men's basketball team snapped a four-game skid with a dominating 101-84 win against Kentucky State at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center on Saturday.
 
The Badgers (6-9, 4-6 SIAC) were dominant over the Thorobreds (9-8, 6-6 SIAC) from start-to-finish. The score was tied three times early on, but SHC never trailed during the win.
 
Spring Hill out-rebounded Kentucky State with a season-high 48. The 101 points scored by SHC also marked a season-high. The Badgers shot 50-plus percent (51.5) from the floor for the third time this year and had 20-plus assists for the seventh time.
 
Walter Peggs Jr. and Timothy Reilly both led Spring Hill in scoring with 19 points apiece. Three other Badgers, Rocco Lamuno (16), Steven Lyles (11) and Jaden Emory (11) scored in double-figures. Lyles recorded his second double-double of the season, pairing his 11 points with 11 rebounds.
 
Game Details
Date: Jan. 18
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Venue (Location): Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center (Mobile, Ala.)
 
Results
Spring Hill 101, Kentucky State 84
Records: Spring Hill (6-9, 4-6 SIAC), Kentucky State (9-8, 6-6 SIAC)
 
They Said It
Head Coach Craig Kennedy
On the game
"This was a good team win tonight. I told the officials at the beginning of the game, they better get ready to run because there will be about 200 points put up on the board between the two of us. I was really happy with us getting back to scoring, but our defense particularly in the first half is what got us this win. We focused on defense a lot these last couple weeks and today it came to fruition. There was great leadership by our seniors and our bench came in and played solid. In particular, Jayden 'Sprout' Emory and Rocco Lamuno really played well for us. Really proud of the guys and they deserve this win, because they're just such good guys and they try to do the right thing. The fans came out tremendous and Mr. Heim, our guest coach Mr. Calvin. We just really appreciate everybody's support at the game tonight. Need you to get out for the Central State game on Monday."
 
Up Next
Spring Hill hosts Central State on Monday at 7:30 p.m.
 
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