Pulaski, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee Southern men's basketball team knocked off #12 Georgetown 82-59 on Thursday.

"I thought we were ready to play tonight," said coach Dugan Lyne. "The last two days we have talked a lot about urgency and team defense, and the guys responded. I thought it carried over to our offense as well. I'm proud of our team for their fight and intensity tonight."

FIREHAWK FACTS

• Four Firehawks recorded 10 points or more. Adarion Hudson 20, Kavion Hancock 18, Tad Sivley 15, Cam Welch 12.
• UTS pulled down 29 rebounds, five less than the GC.
• The Firehawks would swipe seven steals, equaling the Tigers.

NUMBERS GAME

   9 – Nine players scored for UTS, with four scoring 12 or more.

 14 – UTS had 14 assists, seven more than Georgetown.

 15 – The Firehawks defense forced 15 turnovers, only committing 12.

   3 – UTS is heading down the home stretch with only three regular-season games left.

 20 – The Firehawks eclipsed 20 wins this season, they sport a 20-7 record.

2^nd – UTS is tied with Georgetown for 2^nd place in the conference standings.

NEXT UP

The Firehawks will continue at home on February 12^th hosting Campbellsville for Homecoming. The Firehawks and Tigers will begin at 4 pm. UTS defeated CU in Campbellsville, Ky. 84-70 earlier in the season.