The Eagles were defeated by NAIA opponent Tennessee Wesleyan 74-64 in tonight's game.
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The Eagles shot well from behind the arch the first half making 6 of 15 threes. Tennessee Wesleyan's accuracy and 0.486 field goal percentage proved too much for the Eagles in the first half as the Bulldogs lead at halftime 41-32.
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The second half started slow with both teams scoring only 4 points in the first five minutes. The Eagles broke this dry spell by going on an 18-9 scoring run to tie the game at 52 apiece. The Bulldogs put the pedal to the metal and responded with a 15-2 run of their own, opening a lead which they rode to a 74-64 victory.
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Austin Lewis lead the Eagles on offense with 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 steals!
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Next Game: The Eagles host Crowley's Ridge College at 7:30pm on Friday in the Sports Center.
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