By Nick Brockman, Messenger Sports Reporter nbrockman@the-messenger.com
Two free throws by Brock Jones proved to be the difference in Transylvania University's 81-79 come-from-behind win against defending league champion Defiance College (Ohio) on Saturday.
Jones, a Madisonville-North Hopkins product, stepped to the free-throw mark with 12 seconds remaining in the game and drained both attempts to put the Pioneers ahead by four points. Transylvania eventually won by two after a last-second two-point shot by Defiance.
Earlier in the game, Jones hit two free-throws at the 1:35 mark to put the Pioneers ahead 76-75. By game's end, Jones, a senior, accumulated nine points, four rebounds and two steals.
The win marked Transylvania's third in a row and improved the team's record to 8-3 overall and 2-1 in Heartland Conference play.
On Dec. 30, Jones helped propel the Pioneers to a 74-66 victory against Bridgewater State University (Mass.) to claim third-place in the Cactus Jam tournament hosted by Phoenix College.
Jones came off the bench to score 13 points and ended the game six-of-11 from the field.
Earlington native Albert Jackson established single-game career highs for blocks and rebounds when the University of Georgia men's basketball team defeated Kennesaw State University (Ga.) on Dec. 31.
Jones, a Madisonville-North Hopkins product, stepped to the free-throw mark with 12 seconds remaining in the game and drained both attempts to put the Pioneers ahead by four points. Transylvania eventually won by two after a last-second two-point shot by Defiance.
Earlier in the game, Jones hit two free-throws at the 1:35 mark to put the Pioneers ahead 76-75. By game's end, Jones, a senior, accumulated nine points, four rebounds and two steals.
The win marked Transylvania's third in a row and improved the team's record to 8-3 overall and 2-1 in Heartland Conference play.
On Dec. 30, Jones helped propel the Pioneers to a 74-66 victory against Bridgewater State University (Mass.) to claim third-place in the Cactus Jam tournament hosted by Phoenix College.
Jones came off the bench to score 13 points and ended the game six-of-11 from the field.
Earlington native Albert Jackson established single-game career highs for blocks and rebounds when the University of Georgia men's basketball team defeated Kennesaw State University (Ga.) on Dec. 31.
he Bulldogs prevailed 72-52 and Jackson, who attended Hopkins County Central for three years, tallied 10 rebounds and four blocks.
Offensively, Jackson recorded 12 points as well to post the game's lone double-double. The 6-11 center made three of four field-goal attempts and was a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.
Georgia's win pushed the team's record to 9-4, but the Bulldogs dropped back-to-back tough losses against Missouri (12-2) and Georgia Tech (9-5) following the Kennesaw victory.
During Saturday's 83-76 loss to Missouri, Jackson amounted five boards, two points and one block in 14 minutes of action.
In Monday's 67-62 loss to rival Georgia Tech, Jackson, a junior tri-captain, finished with eight rebounds, four points and two assists.
Jackson and the 'Dogs next play 11 a.m. Saturday when the team plays host to Tennessee.
Women's basketball
Midway through the college basketball season, Webster County graduate Caitlin Owen has played in each of Brescia University's 18 basketball contests.
Although Brescia (2-16) has not enjoyed the most successful season, Owen, a Providence native, has made the most of her time on the court as both a starter and substitute. Owen has shot 44 percent from the field on the season and ranks fourth on the Bearcats with four rebounds per game.
The 5-9 guard tallied a personal season-high eight points in Brescia's 72-60 loss to the University of the Cumberlands on Dec. 20.
Since recording back-to-back wins against Midway College and Mid-Continent University in mid-November, the Bearcats have dropped 13 consecutive games.
Owen will try to lead Brescia back to winning ways at 4 p.m. on Friday against Lindsey Wilson College in a rematch of the Bearcats' season-opener, a 56-45 defeat.
Kari Jo Harris and the Lee University Lady Flames continued to climb the NAIA national rankings with Monday's latest release.
Lee improved to No. 6 in the country with the team's latest victory, a 99-68 win against Brewton-Parker College (Ga.).
During the Lady Flames win, Harris, a 2008 Central graduate, made three of her four field-goal attempts for six points. Harris also posted three assists, two rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes.
Lee has won six games in a row since losing 74-66 to Vanguard University (Calif.) on Nov. 28.
Angela Mullins, also a Central grad, notched four points and two rebounds in Murray State University's 64-62 win against the University of Tennessee at Martin on Monday.
The Racers led by as many as 11 points in the second half, but had to defend against a late Skyhawk comeback attempt.
Murray senior Ashley Hayes provided the game-winning shot on a tip-in with less than two seconds.
The win pushed the Racers over the .500 mark at 7-6 overall and 2-1 in Ohio Valley Conference action.
Offensively, Jackson recorded 12 points as well to post the game's lone double-double. The 6-11 center made three of four field-goal attempts and was a perfect 6-for-6 from the free-throw line.
Georgia's win pushed the team's record to 9-4, but the Bulldogs dropped back-to-back tough losses against Missouri (12-2) and Georgia Tech (9-5) following the Kennesaw victory.
During Saturday's 83-76 loss to Missouri, Jackson amounted five boards, two points and one block in 14 minutes of action.
In Monday's 67-62 loss to rival Georgia Tech, Jackson, a junior tri-captain, finished with eight rebounds, four points and two assists.
Jackson and the 'Dogs next play 11 a.m. Saturday when the team plays host to Tennessee.
Women's basketball
Midway through the college basketball season, Webster County graduate Caitlin Owen has played in each of Brescia University's 18 basketball contests.
Although Brescia (2-16) has not enjoyed the most successful season, Owen, a Providence native, has made the most of her time on the court as both a starter and substitute. Owen has shot 44 percent from the field on the season and ranks fourth on the Bearcats with four rebounds per game.
The 5-9 guard tallied a personal season-high eight points in Brescia's 72-60 loss to the University of the Cumberlands on Dec. 20.
Since recording back-to-back wins against Midway College and Mid-Continent University in mid-November, the Bearcats have dropped 13 consecutive games.
Owen will try to lead Brescia back to winning ways at 4 p.m. on Friday against Lindsey Wilson College in a rematch of the Bearcats' season-opener, a 56-45 defeat.
Kari Jo Harris and the Lee University Lady Flames continued to climb the NAIA national rankings with Monday's latest release.
Lee improved to No. 6 in the country with the team's latest victory, a 99-68 win against Brewton-Parker College (Ga.).
During the Lady Flames win, Harris, a 2008 Central graduate, made three of her four field-goal attempts for six points. Harris also posted three assists, two rebounds and two steals in 23 minutes.
Lee has won six games in a row since losing 74-66 to Vanguard University (Calif.) on Nov. 28.
Angela Mullins, also a Central grad, notched four points and two rebounds in Murray State University's 64-62 win against the University of Tennessee at Martin on Monday.
The Racers led by as many as 11 points in the second half, but had to defend against a late Skyhawk comeback attempt.
Murray senior Ashley Hayes provided the game-winning shot on a tip-in with less than two seconds.
The win pushed the Racers over the .500 mark at 7-6 overall and 2-1 in Ohio Valley Conference action.
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