Point turns it on late, wins fourth straight
WEST POINT, Ga. (Nov. 16, 2021) – Ray Reeves knocked down five shots from the perimeter and Corey Bowen and Javier Turner dominated on both ends as the Point University men's basketball team defeated Southeastern Baptist 86-64 Tuesday evening inside West Point Park Gymnasium.
The win marked Point's fourth straight as they improved to 7-2.
Both teams got on a slow start to open the game, with neither team able to lead by more than three points for majority of the first 13 minutes of action. RJ Selman finally gave Point its largest lead of the half with a triple with 7:25 remaining to help the Skyhawks ahead 27-22. Turner's back-to-back shots from under the basket would extend Point's lead out by nine (31-22). The Skyhawks continued to extend their lead out with a layup from Tommy Carter, putting them ahead by 10 and entering the break leading 39-30.
Turner opened the second half up with a dunk to put the Skyhawks ahead by 11, but the Crusaders would work back, bringing the score within four off a 3-pointer from Larry Holmes Jr. This was as close as Southeastern Baptist would come as a layup by Selman sparked an 8-0 run to put Point ahead 51-37. The Skyhawks worked their way up to a 20 point lead with 12:43 left in the game and did not allow the Crusaders to come within 17 points for the rest of the game.
By the numbers
Bowen led all scorers with 20 points, going 10-for-15 from the field, and tacked on nine rebounds, three assists, and four blocks. Selman followed with 18 points, six assists and five rebounds and went 8-for-12 from the field. Reeves connected for five triples to finish with 15 points, adding on five assists. Turner finished the night with a double-double leading under the basket with 10 rebounds and 12 points. Gentrell Taylor contributed under the basket with nine points and six boards.
Up next
Point will turn its attention back to Appalachian Athletic Conference play as they travel to Union on Saturday, Nov. 20. Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m., following the women's game at 2 p.m.
The Skyhawks will be looking for redemption after falling to the Bulldogs in the AAC tournament this past spring.
