GAME INFORMATION
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Score: Montevallo 63, Auburn-Montgomery 47
Records:Â Montevallo (8-11 overall, 4-5 in GSC) | Auburn-Montgomery (6-11 overall, 2-7 in GSC)
Location: Trustmark Arena (Montevallo, Alabama)
Date:Â January 19, 2019
Montevallo Starters: Jack Youmans (G),
Zach Jackson (F),
Tyler Updike (G),
Ben Glass (G),
Alek Medenica (F)
Auburn-Montgomery Starters: Carlos Bell (G), Kenneth Keith (G), Aaron Reddick (F), Darrion Taylor (G), E.J. Card (F)
GAME NOTES
- Montevallo dominated on the glass, outrebounding Auburn-Montgomery 50-30, which led to a 30-14 advantage in points in the paint in the victory.
- The Falcons shot 45 percent (25-of-55) from the floor, while the Warhawks struggled offensively with 26 percent (15-of-57) shooting from the field.
- A change in the starting lineup, with four players making their first start of the season, sparked the Falcons in the first half and helped Montevallo build a commanding 29-16 lead at halftime.
- A jumper by senior De'Marco Owens with 4:58 remaining in the first half gave the Falcons their first double-digit lead at 21-11.
- A dunk by junior Wade Lowman in the final seconds capped the dominant first half by Montevallo, sending the Falcons into the locker room with the 13-point lead.
- Montevallo stretched its lead to as many as 29 points in the second half following a 3-pointer by sophomore Micah Fuller with 10:27 remaining in the game, which gave the Falcons a 50-21 advantage.
- Auburn-Montgomery responded with a 18-2 run to trim the deficit to 52-39 following a 3-pointer by Devorious Brown, but the Warhawks couldn't trim the Falcons' lead to single digits after a quick 11-3 run pushed the lead back to 21 points on a free throw by Lowman.
- Junior Wade Lowman led the Falcons with 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the floor.
- Freshman Jack Youmans posted the first double-double of his career with 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the floor to go along with a team-high 12 rebounds.
- Senior Zach Jackson contributed nine points and 10 rebounds to go along with four blocked shots.
TEAM LEADERS
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MONTEVALLO
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Points:
Wade Lowman (13)
Rebounds:
Jack Youmans (12)
Assists:
Cam Copeland (6)
AUBURN-MONTGOMERY
Points: Stanley Davis (15)
Rebounds: Stanley Davis (6)
Assists: Devorious Brown (3)
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RECAP
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MONTEVALLO, Ala. – The University of Montevallo men's basketball team raced past in-state rival Auburn-Montgomery in a 63-47 win over the Warhawks in Gulf South Conference play Jan. 19.
Montevallo (8-11 overall, 4-5 in Gulf South Conference) dominated on the glass, outrebounding Auburn-Montgomery 50-30, which led to a 30-14 advantage in points in the paint in the victory.
The Falcons shot 45 percent (25-of-55) from the floor, while the Warhawks struggled offensively with 26 percent (15-of-57) shooting from the field.
A change in the starting lineup, with four players making their first start of the season, sparked the Falcons in the first half and helped Montevallo build a commanding 29-16 lead at halftime.
A jumper by senior
De'Marco Owens with 4:58 remaining in the first half gave the Falcons their first double-digit lead at 21-11.
A dunk by junior
Wade Lowman in the final seconds capped the dominant first half by Montevallo, sending the Falcons into the locker room with the 13-point lead.
Montevallo stretched its lead to as many as 29 points in the second half following a 3-pointer by sophomore
Micah Fuller with 10:27 remaining in the game, which gave the Falcons a 50-21 advantage.
Auburn-Montgomery responded with a 18-2 run to trim the deficit to 52-39 following a 3-pointer by Devorious Brown, but the Warhawks couldn't trim the Falcons' lead to single digits after a quick 11-3 run pushed the lead back to 21 points on a free throw by Lowman.
Junior
Wade Lowman led the Falcons with 13 points on 5-of-8 shooting from the floor.
Freshman
Jack Youmans posted the first double-double of his career with 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the floor to go along with a team-high 12 rebounds.
Senior
Zach Jackson contributed nine points and 10 rebounds to go along with four blocked shots.
Montevallo will host Valdosta State University in Gulf South Conference play on #PACKtheSAC night Thursday, January 24 at Trustmark Arena. Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m.
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