SCORE

Montevallo 66, Ga. Southwestern 63

RECORDS

Montevallo (10-3 overall, 4-2 in Peach Belt Conference)

Georgia Southwestern (4-9 overall, 2-4 in Peach Belt Conference)

LOCATION

Trustmark Arena (Montevallo, Alabama)

HOW IT HAPPENED

Montevallo held off a late rally by Georgia Southwestern in a 66-63 victory over the Hurricanes in a Peach Belt Conference contest.

The Falcons jumped out to an early eight-point lead over Georgia Southwestern thanks to eight quick points from junior Jamar Taylor in the first four and a half minutes of play.
Georgia Southwestern overcame the early deficit to lead 37-35 at the break.

The Hurricanes overcame a double-digit deficit in the second half to make it a one-possession game in the final moments thanks to Brandon Price, who finished with 21 points, and Tevin Wise, who led the 'Canes with 22 points. A jumper by Price trimmed the deficit to three points late in the contest. However, the Falcons' victory was secured when Wise missed a 3-pointer at the buzzer.

The score was tied only twice in the conference matchup but included six lead changes due in part to impressive 3-point shooting by the Hurricanes in the second half with 42 percent shooting as a team from downtown.

Montevallo dominated the glass, out rebounding the 'Canes 34-29, and outscored Georgia Southwestern 30-18 in the paint.

STAT OF THE GAME

Junior Jamar Taylor scored 28 points against the Hurricanes on 56 percent shooting from the field and 86 percent from the free-throw line. Taylor, who registered his second double-double of the season after pulling down 10 rebounds, has scored 80 points in the last three games.

UP NEXT

The Falcons will travel to St. Augustine, Florida, to take on Flagler College in a Peach Belt Conference contest Saturday, Jan. 14. Tip off at Flagler Gymnasium is set for 3:30 p.m. Eastern/2:30 p.m. Central.