Pulaski, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Southern men's basketball team relied on a stingy defense to blow by the University of the Cumberlands 64-61 on Thursday night.

"I thought we responded well defensively tonight," commented Coach Dugan Lyne. "They are a well-coached, physical team, and we answered the bell tonight. We have not been sharp on the defensive side of the ball this season, and I was pleased with our consistent effort tonight."

FIREHAWK FACTS

• Three Firehawks recorded 10 points or more. Kavion Hancock 18, Mohamed ElGohary 16, Brady Brown 10.
• UTS pulled down 33 rebounds tying the Patriots.
• The Firehawks would record eight blocks.

NUMBERS GAME

  8 – Firehawks knocked down 8-of-23 from deep, compared to 4-of-16 for the visitors.

   7 – Seven different players scored for UTS, with four scoring eight or more.

 15 – UTS had 15 assists.

 10 – Firehawks connected on 10-14 free-throws, outshooting the Patriots 71.4% to 57.9%

NEXT UP

The Firehawks will host the University of Pikeville on Saturday, December 4 at 4 pm.