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Q Anderson vs SSU Banks Fada
BANKS FANA
69
USC Beaufort M-30259 3-1,0-0 Peach Belt
80
Winner Savannah St. M-632 1-2,0-0 SIAC
USC Beaufort M-30259
3-1,0-0 Peach Belt
69
Final
80
Savannah St. M-632
1-2,0-0 SIAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
USC Beaufort M-30259 41 28 69
Savannah St. M-632 32 48 80

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Brackin Lambert

Cold start to second half leads to Sand Sharks first loss

SAVANNAH -- USCB held a nine-point lead at the start of the second half, but Savannah State opened the period on a 9-2 run to take the lead and would go on to take the first match up in the River Rivalry, 80-69 Tuesday evening at Enmarket Arena.

Qurahn Anderson made an impact in his hometown, dropping 15 points with two boards Kevaughn Price continued his great start to the season picking up 14 points, six assists and four rebounds. Kenney Gaines had a successful season debut, scoring 13 points off the bench and picking up six caroms.

Gaines gave the Sand Sharks a one-point lead in midway through the first and then Kyle Polce drilled a triple to make it 16-12. It would remain a one possession game over the next five minutes before Beaufort took an eight-point lead after Anderson knocked down back-to-back three balls. Price finished the period with a layup to give USCB a 41-32 lead at the break.

The Tigers opened the second half on an 9-2 run cutting USCB's double-digit lead to two. The Sand Sharks battled to pick up a loose ball, but a tie-up forced Beaufort to burn a timeout. SSU took a four-point lead, scoring on back-to-back possessions. Fresh legs entered following the media timeout, giving Beaufort new life. Anderson drove to the hoop, made the basket, and drew the foul to put back in front. 

Both teams exchanged the lead over the next three minutes and USCB took the lead after Dylan Lewis drive to the hoop. Savannah State moved ahead with 4:45 remaining on the clock and took the game 80-69. 

The Sand Sharks return home Saturday against Paine College. Tip is scheduled for 3:30 following the conclusion of the women's game.
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