Pulaski, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Southern men's basketball team knocked off previously unbeaten Pikeville 63-62 on Saturday.

"That was a heck of a win," commented Coach Dugan Lyne. "Our guys showed incredible awareness, toughness, and executed down the stretch. Pikeville is a really good and well coached team, and wee knew we needed to bring it tonight. I am really proud of the effort from Mo, he made some huge plays down the stretch. I can't say enough about our effort and toughness."

FIREHAWK FACTS

• Two Firehawks recorded 10 points or more. Mohamed ElGohary 25, Adarion Hudson 17.
• UTS had 12 assists.
• The Firehawks would commit 13 turnovers for the game.

NUMBERS GAME

 11 – Firehawks knocked down 11-of-25 from deep, compared to 7-of-16 for the Bears.

   6 – Six different players scored for UTS, with three scoring eight or more.

83.3 – Firehawks hit 10-of-12 from the free throw line to shoot 83.3%

NEXT UP

The Firehawks will travel to West Alabama on Tuesday, December 7 at 7 pm.