Blue Mountain Christian University’s men’s basketball team lost its conference opener Saturday, Nov. 14, falling 76-72 at Faulkner in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Toppers led by 11 points during the first half, but Faulkner drew even at 35-35 by halftime, according to BMCU Athletics’ game report. Blue Mountain finished 7-for-19 at the free-throw line and committed 18 turnovers.
Seck Zongo recorded 16 points and 17 rebounds, along with four assists and three blocked shots. Terrence Marco added 11 points, eight blocks and seven rebounds. Jeremiah Hayes also scored 11, and K.J. Anderson contributed 10.
BMCU blocked 11 shots and collected 46 rebounds. Jordyn Turner-Durley scored 17 points to lead Faulkner.
The loss leaves Blue Mountain at 2-1 overall and 0-1 in Southern States Athletic Conference play. The Toppers next visit Dalton State on Tuesday, Nov. 17.
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Jon Ross Myers is the executive editor and publisher of the Mississippi News Network, Mississippi's largest digital only media company. He can be reached at editor@tippahnews.com
