MONTICELLO, Ark. – The University of Arkansas at Monticello Men's Basketball continued with conference play on Saturday afternoon when they hosted in-state conference member Henderson State University. The Weevils came out with a 74-67 victory over the Reddies.

Zane Nelson led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (11-12, 9-9 GAC) with 24 points, going 7-18 on total field goals, 3-9 three pointers, and 7-10 from the line. Nelson also contributed four rebounds, six assists, and a steal in his 39 minutes of play.

Isaac Jackson followed close behind, contributing 21 points of his own throughout the game, hitting 8-18 field goals, 1-7 threes, and also 4-5 free throws with three rebounds and a steal.
 
Henderson State (7-16, 6-12 GAC) was led by Zyon Patterson with 21 points.

The first half of the game proved to be dominated by the home team throughout its entirety. The Weevils took the first points, holding the lead until the 16:59 mark when the Reddies tied the score at 5-5. UAM's Zane Nelson put the home team back on top with a three and held on to that advantage for the remainder of the half. The teams would head to the locker room with UAM on top, 38-28.

The second 20 minutes saw another aggressive display of basketball between the two teams, with 75 points scored between them. Arkansas-Monticello held on to the lead for majority of the half, seeing Henderson State climb their way back to a 54-54 game with 7:27 left on the clock, but Timur Krupalija's hook shot put the Boll Weevils back on top. The Weevils held on to the lead for the remainder of the half, eventually taking the win, 74-67. 

Arkansas-Monticello committed 9 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

GAME DAY SPONSOR
UAM Athletics would like to give a massive shout out to Saturday afternoon's game day sponsors, Bad Boy Mowers and Performance Metal! Thank you for your continued support of UAM Athletics!


 
UP NEXT
The Weevils return to action on Thursday, Feb. 22nd when they travel to face off against out-of-state conference member Southern Nazarene University. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. 

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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