CLINTON, Miss. — Mississippi College (8-8, 5-5 Gulf South) fell to Trevecca Nazarene (10-5, 5-4 Gulf South) 85-68 on Saturday night at A.E. Wood Coliseum. Despite scoring 32 points in the paint, the Choctaws were outpaced by Trevecca Nazarene's 21 fast-break points, leading to the defeat.
The game opened with
Brody Davis scoring a layup for Mississippi College, assisted by
Josh Holman, setting the tone for a back-and-forth first half. Trevecca Nazarene quickly matched the home team's intensity, with Da'Shon Fisher contributing fast-break points to keep the score tied early.
Phil Nelson kept MC in contention, scoring multiple times, including a crucial 3-pointer with 2:43 remaining. Despite these efforts, Trevecca Nazarene managed to edge ahead by the end of the half, leading 43-39, after Jake Mulder's late layup.
Trevecca Nazarene extended their lead in the second half with a series of successful plays, highlighted by Jax Abernathy's layup and a 3-pointer by Tyler Moore at the 14:45 mark. Despite
Avaughn Johnson's efforts for The Blue and Gold, including a 3-pointer at 5:51 remaining, Trevecca Nazarene maintained control with effective scoring from Da'Shon Fisher, who added a layup and a 3-pointer in quick succession. Trevecca Nazarene's efficient shooting and defensive pressure resulted in a 42-29 advantage in the second half, sealing their victory with a final score of 85-68.
Mississippi Col. Top Performers
Avaughn Johnson
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- 24 points
- 6/8 free throws made
- 14 rebounds
Josh Holman
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- 12 points
- 5/9 field goals made
- 1 steal
Phil Nelson
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- 12 points
- 4/6 field goals made
- 2 steals
Looking ahead, Mississippi College will host Delta State on Saturday, Jan. 17 at A.E. Wood Coliseum in Clinton, Mississippi. Tip-off is set for 4 p.m.
