Life University Athletics

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Score: Life U 96, Southeastern 91
Records: Life U, 3-0; Southeastern 2-2

MOUNT VERNON, Ga. – The Life University men's basketball team took down the RV Fire of Southeastern on Saturday afternoon at the second day of the Brewton-Parker Classic. Triston Conger and Maurice Wright stole the show, each dropping 33 points in the contest.

Both offenses traded buckets early in the contest, but the Fire continued to hold a small lead through the first twelve minutes. Though the lead grew to as many as eight midway through the frame, a layup from Maurice Wright at the six minute mark leveled the contest at 22-22. However, the Southeastern offense had the better final mintues as the Fire took a 41-34 lead into the break.

Maurice Wright led Life U in scoring at the break with 14 while logging four assists. 

Out of the break, the Fire wasted no time pushing the lead to double-digits. Taking a 12-point lead and holding a similar lead for most of the early minutes, Life U worked to cut it down to single-digits. A bucket from Sergio Corta did just that at the 13:44 mark as the Running Eagles built momentum. A 13-3 run cut the lead to just one midway through the half.

Things were looking up before the Fire offense once again took control, even pushing the lead back near double-digits with 03:47 left to play. Life U continued to battle away, eventually rallying for the lead behind a J.R. Watson three with 01:17 left. Holding a 92-91 lead, the Running Eagles played solid defense in the final minute and added four more points to take the 96-91 win.

Up next, the Running Eagles remain on the road, traveling to take on Carolina University on Wednesday, November 7.