The Spring Hill College men’s basketball team defeated regional foe West Florida, 78-61, in its home opener at the Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center on Saturday.

The Badgers scored 13 of the game’s first 21 points and went 12-19 from the charity stripe in the first half. Spring Hill carried a 38-28 lead into halftime over the Argonauts. SHC shot 4-of-7 from the arc in the second half, including three straight three-pointers from Walter Peggs. In the end, the Badgers beat the Argos for the first time in the Division II era in their home opener 78-61.

Peggs led the game in scoring with 21 points while going 6-for-11 from the floor and shooting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc. Peggs, Timothy Reilly (19), Bo Barber (12) and Isaiah Veal (11) were all in double figures in scoring. Steven Lyles crashed the glass and led the game with eight rebounds. The Badgers capitalized on 15 turnovers by the Argos, turning them into 24 points. Spring Hill scored 30 of its points in the paint with physical play.

Game Details
Date: Nov. 18
Time: 4 p.m.
Venue (Location): Arthur R. Outlaw Recreation Center (Mobile, Ala.)

Results
Spring Hill 78, West Florida 61
Records: Spring Hill (2-2, 0-0 SIAC), West Florida (2-2, 0-0 GSC)

They Said It – Head Coach Craig Kennedy
On the game
“I am pleased with the win and how we executed on defense tonight. In spurts, we played really well and we need to focus on being consistent in our effort and execution. Timothy Reilly had another really good game and had great support from Big Webb [Jayden Webley]. Eli Lenihan was a solid contributor in so many ways today. We need to refocus now on a very good AUM team coming in here next week.”

Up Next
The Badgers will host in-state rival Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) on Tuesday.

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