MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team hosted in-state conference member Harding University at Steelman Fieldhouse on Tuesday evening. The Weevils came out with a 70-46 loss to the Bisons.

Isaac Jackson led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (4-5, 0-3 GAC), posting 16 points in the game. Jackson hit 6-16 total field goals on the day and 4-10 three-pointers. He also contributed two defensive rebounds and three assists in his 36 minutes.

Giancarlo Valdez saw 11 points posted as the final Boll Weevil in the double-digits. Valdez went 4-6 on field goals and 2-3 from beyond the arc, while grabbing one assist, a steal, and a block.

Harding (7-2, 3-0 GAC) was led by Wesley Booker with 31 points.
 
Arkansas-Monticello opened the first half of the game behind, 17-9. The Boll Weevils would pick away at Harding's lead, putting themselves within six; however, the Bisons found their momentum, building on their lead once more. The teams were headed to the locker room at the half with the Weevils trailing, 32-23.

The second 20-minute period was completely controlled by Harding once again, outscoring the Boll Weevils 38-23. The Bisons increased their lead to a game-high 28 points with 1:03 remaining on the clock; however, the Weevils decreased it to 24 as the game came to a close. Arkansas-Monticello came out with a 70-46 loss to the Bisons.

Arkansas-Monticello committed 12 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

UP NEXT
The Weevils return to the court on Saturday, December 13, as they travel to Arkadelphia, Arkansas to take on the Tigers of Ouachita Baptist University. Tip-off is scheduled for 3:00 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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