MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Houston Cunningham scored a team-high 26 points, but Spring Hill College men's basketball came up short against Delta State, falling 116-93 in the GSC/SIAC Crossover Classic on Friday afternoon at Bruce Hall/Johnson Gymnasium.

Cunningham paced the Badgers offensively, shooting 7-of-14 from the floor and 9-of-10 at the free-throw line. Keaton Cross provided a spark off the bench with 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting, including a pair of three-pointers. Zahir Gutierrez added 15 points, while Alex Madrid contributed 11 points on a perfect 4-of-4 shooting performance.

Delta State established control early, opening the afternoon with a strong offensive showing. The Statesmen shot 59.5 percent from the field in the first half, including 10 three-pointers, to build a 68-41 advantage at the break.

Spring Hill found its rhythm offensively after halftime, shooting 50 percent from the floor and connecting on eight three-pointers. The Badgers outscored Delta State 52-48 in the second half, with Cunningham, Cross and Gutierrez leading the offensive effort, but the early deficit proved too much to overcome.

The Statesmen finished 42-of-73 (57.5 percent) from the field and 14-of-33 (42.4 percent) from beyond the arc. Kolby Horace led Delta State with 39 points, while Bryce Clayton added 19.

Spring Hill finished the afternoon shooting 43.5 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from three-point range. The Badgers also received 43 points from their bench, led by Cross and Madrid.

Next Up:
Spring Hill returns to action Saturday, Nov. 14, against Mississippi Christian University in the GSC/SIAC Crossover Classic in Memphis, Tenn. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. CT.