The Spring Hill College men’s basketball team fell to in-state conference rival Tuskegee, 85-77 in overtime at James Center Arena on Saturday.

Walter Peggs Jr. led the Badgers with 21 points and went 7-for-7 from the free throw line. Isaiah Veal and Timothy Reillyalso hit double-digit figures in scoring.

The lead changed 13 times during the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) contest. Spring Hill fought hard, scoring 21 second-chance points.

The first half was closely contested, with Tuskegee escaping with a 37-34 lead. Spring Hill regained the lead for around four minutes in the middle of the second half and held it again until the final seconds of the game, when the Golden Tigers tied it at 67-67 to end regulation.

SHC started the overtime period strong, leading until about hallway through. In the end, Tuskegee was able to hold off Spring Hill in overtime 85-77.

Game Details
Date: Feb. 17
Time: 3 p.m.
Venue (Location): James Center Arena (Tuskegee, Ala.)

Results
Tuskegee 85, Spring Hill 77
Records: Tuskegee (12-13, 11-7 SIAC), Spring Hill (13-11, 10-8 SIAC)

They Said It
Head Coach Craig Kennedy
On the game
“You have to give Tuskegee and Coach Benjy [Taylor] a ton of credit. They played super hard and it was a really competitive game, where we went at it hammer and tongs and they hit a tough shot to put it to overtime. Their 51 free throw attempts were a lot for us to overcome. Martez Jones is just an absolute force inside. I just love the effort and energy he exerts when he plays. There are certain aspects of the game in which we have to improve. When you go to the line 13 times less than your opponent in such a contentious game on the road, you have to make the most of them. I am proud of how we battled as Tuskegee always has a loud and boisterous crowd. It was a great college game day environment.”

Up Next
Spring Hill will hop back on the road Saturday to face Kentucky State.

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