MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team hosted Champion Christian College at Steelman Fieldhouse on Thursday afternoon for the 3rd annual Billie Ball Game. The Weevils came out of the contest with a 66-60 win over the Tigers.

Head Coach Chap Tapp:


Newcomer Seth Grandberry once again led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (1-2), posting 20 points in the game, increasing his average points-per-game to 17.3. Grandberry hit 8-15 field goals on the day, with 2-6 threes made and 2-2 free throws. He also contributed a team-leading eight rebounds, two assists, two steals, and a block.

Devin Davis was the second Boll Weevil in double-digits, scoring 12 points. Davis hit 5-6 field goals, 1-1 shots from range, and 1-4 from the line while grabbing one rebound. He also had two steals and one assist.

Harouna Sissoko saw 11 points posted on the day and was the final athlete in double digits for UAM. Sissoko went 4-8 on field goals and 3-5 from the free throw line while grabbing six rebounds, dishing out three assists, blocking three shots, and with a steal.

Champion Christian was led by Christian Blair with 18 points.

The opening half saw UAM take advantage of the slow pace of play, going up 6-0 through the first two minutes. Monticello held the lead for the majority of the 20 minutes, seeing a half-high seven-point lead on two separate occasions. The first was on a layup from Devin Davis, and the second on a three from Seth Grandberry. The Tigers began applying pressure and tied the game at 25-all with just under six minutes remaining on the clock. The half concluded with the teams tied at 36-36.

Champion Christian took control of the match to open the second half, leading the Boll Weevils for almost most of the period. UAM once again scored 33 points, outscoring the Tigers by six in the end to claim a victory. The game came to a close with a 66-60 victory for Monticello. 

Arkansas-Monticello committed 11 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

The Men's Basketball team and the rest of the UAM Athletics staff would like to thank Monticello Intermediate School for joining us for this year's Billie Ball Game!


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The Weevils return to action on Tuesday, November 19, to host Arkansas Baptist College. The game is scheduled to start at 6:00 p.m. 

All live streams and live stats will be available as clickable links on the UAM Men's basketball schedule.

How to follow the Weevils: For more information on Arkansas-Monticello Men's Basketball, visit www.uamsports.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

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