MONTICELLO – The University of Arkansas at Monticello men’s basketball team ended its regular season with a 64-55 win over Southern Arkansas on Senior Day.
 
The Weevils (19-8, 8-6 GSC) also solidified its spot as the No. 4 seed in the Gulf South Conference West Division, pitting them against either West Florida, Montevallo or West Alabama in next week’s GSC Championship Tournament. Montevallo and West Alabama were still playing at the time of the release.
 
The tournament game is scheduled for Wednesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. at the Desoto Civic Center in Southaven, Miss.
 
In the win over Southern Arkansas (12-14, 6-8 GSC), the Weevils had to fight from behind after trailing by two at the halftime break. UAM outscored SAU 43-32 in the second half, after connecting on 15 of its 24 field goal attempts, increasing the team’s final number to 42 percent from the field.
 
The Weevils dominated the boards, winning the category by a final margin of 41-30, highlighted by senior Raymond Wright’s 15 rebounds. Wright also scored a game-high 23 points to create his ninth double-double of the season and 21st of his career.
 
Also reaching double digits in the win were senior Deron Brown with 14 points, senior Don Riley with 12 points and sophomore Marius Williams with 10 points.
 
SAU was led by Justin Stuart’s 21 points, followed by Corey Clark with 11.
 
Five UAM seniors were honored at the end of the game for their time spent at UAM. Saturday’s game was the last regular season game for Deron Brown, Antwain Cosey, Raymond Wright, Don Riley and Bernard Seymour.
 
For more information about the GSC Championship Tournament, visit the GSC's official website, www.gulfsouthconference.org.