HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Mississippi College (9-12, 6-9 Gulf South) fell to UAH (15-7, 10-6 Gulf South) 97-87 in a high-scoring contest on Saturday at SportsMED Arena in Spragins Hall. The Choctaws scored 42 points in the paint, but it wasn't enough to overcome UAH's 16 three-pointers.

The game began with Mississippi College establishing an early advantage, as Josh Holman scored a layup and Avaughn Johnson added a tip-in for a 4-0 lead. Judah Land's dunk extended the visiting team's lead to 6-0 at 18:09. UAH responded with a 3-pointer from Matthew Thurman at 17:54 to narrow the gap. Knute Wood's 3-pointer at 9:56 helped UAH take the lead, contributing to a 26-20 advantage. By the end of the first half, UAH led 52-33, with Thomas Allard's jumper in the final minute adding to their lead.

UAH maintained their lead throughout the second half despite a strong offensive effort from MC. Phil Nelson sparked a series of three-pointers early in the half, cutting into UAH's lead. However, UAH responded with consistent scoring from Thomas Allard, including a pair of free throws at the 11:56 mark that extended their advantage. The Blue and Gold's Josh Holman and DeMarcus Powe combined for several key baskets in the paint, narrowing the gap late in the game. Ultimately, UAH secured a 97-87 victory, holding off MC's late surge.

Mississippi Col. Top Performers  

Josh Holman  
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- 19 points  
- 8/12 field goals made  
- 7 rebounds  
- 2 steals  

Phil Nelson  
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- 21 points  
- 5/5 free throws made  
- 3 rebounds  

DeMarcus Powe  
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- 17 points  
- 3/6 three-pointers made  
- 2 assists  

Judah Land  
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- 11 points  
- 8 rebounds  
- 5/6 field goals made  

Looking ahead, The Blue and Gold will host West Florida on Thursday, Feb. 12. The game is set for 7:30 p.m. at A.E. Wood Coliseum in Clinton, Mississippi. Read Full Article