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home of the MGA Knights
83
Winner Tennessee Southern TENNESSE 4-2, 1-0
79
Middle Georgia State MIDDLE G 3-4, 0-2
Winner
Tennessee Southern TENNESSE
4-2, 1-0
83
Final
79
Middle Georgia State MIDDLE G
3-4, 0-2
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Tennessee Southern TENNESSE 39 44 83
Middle Georgia State MIDDLE G 40 39 79

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Knights Lose Close Game Against Firehawks

Cochran, GA - The Knights were back in action at home on Thursday, November 16th as they hosted the Firehawks of UT-Southern. The Knights were looking to keep their winning streak going as they would face a familiar foe, but with a different name. The Knights would get off to a great start as they would jump out to an early 10 point lead before the Firehawks would mount a comeback. The Knights would keep the lead until 13:41 mark in the first half as the half would remain close until halftime as the Knights would take a 40-39 lead into the break. The second half would see the Firehawks carry some momentum as they would take an eight point lead early in the half but the Knights would fight back and slowly chip away at the deficit. The Knights would fall behind again as the deficit would grow back to nine points but the Knights would fight back again and take a 79-78 lead with 39 seconds remaining in the game. The Knights would fade in the end as the Firehawks would score the final five points of the game and the Knights would lose 83-79. The Knights were led by Pierles Brown with 23 points as JJ Richards and Adarius Oliver would each add 10 points. The Knights will be back in action on Saturday, November 18th as they face the Tigers of Stillman College. Tip-off is scheduled for 2 PM EST.
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