Spring Hill Falls to Savannah State in SIAC Tournament Opener

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Spring Hill College men's basketball team fell in the 2025 SIAC Men's Basketball Championship opening round to No. 4E Savannah State, 79-74, at Tiger Arena on Saturday.
 
The No. 5W-seeded Badgers (9-17, 7-13 SIAC) led the Tigers (15-11, 12-9 SIAC), 28-26, through the first half. Despite shooting 51 percent from the floor, Spring Hill was stifled by Savannah State in the second half and fell, 79-74.
 
Steven Lyles led SHC with 17 points, six rebounds, an assist and a steal. Walter Peggs Jr. and Bo Barber also contributed 17 points apiece. Barber and Eli Lenihan each dished out three assists.
 
Game Details
Date: March 1
Time: 3:30 p.m. (ET)
Venue (Location): Tiger Arena (Savannah, Ga.)
 
Results
Savannah State 79, Spring Hill 74
Records: Savannah State (15-11, 12-9 SIAC), Spring Hill (9-18, 7-13 SIAC)
 
They Said It
Head Coach Craig Kennedy
"This is obviously a disappointing end to a disappointing season for us. Losing Timothy Reilly very early in the second half after he was off to a dominating start seriously affected our lineup. Give credit to Savannah State, as they were a resurgent team the second half of the season. Our six seniors have been role models as student-athletes and have always represented the Badgers with class, tenacity and dignity. Steven, Tim, Eli, Luka, Walter and Bo have helped to take the program to another level. Whichever careers they choose they should have a deep understanding of commitment, a superior work ethic and putting team above self. We cannot thank them enough and they will be sorely missed."
 
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