Weevils Fall Short Against Southern Arkansas

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MAGNOLIA (Jan. 27) - The University of Arkansas at Monticello's Boll Weevils (8-11, 3-4 GSC) were outscored 41-20 in the second half as they dropped a 65-48 decision to the Southern Arkansas University Muleriders Saturday at the W.T. Watson Athletic Center in Magnolia.

   The Weevils fall to 0-7 in road games this season.

   The Weevils controlled the contest in the early going, pushing ahead by as many as six (11-5) after a Nate Newell (Sr., Monticello) three-pointer with 14:07 remaining in the contest. However, SAU clawed back, pulling ahead after a Mori Turpin lay-up with just under five minutes to play in the opening half.

   The Weevils quickly reclaimed the lead and pushed ahead by four (28-24) at the half.

   The Muleriders took charge in the second half, taking the lead for good at the 12:16 mark after Leon Stone hit three free throws. SAU cruised to the victory.

   The 17-point margin of victory represented SAU’s biggest lead of the night.

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