DURANT, Okla. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevil basketball closed out the weekend trip to Southeast Oklahoma on Saturday inside the Bloomer Sullivan Arena in Durant. The Weevils came out of the contest with a 71-66 win over the Savage Storm.

Josh Smith led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (7-7, 3-5 GAC), posting 30 points in the game. Smith hit 13-20 total field goals on the day and 4-6 free throws. He also contributed eight total rebounds in his 35 minutes.

Ashton Price was the second Boll Weevil in the double-digits, scoring 16 points on the afternoon. Price hit 6-12 field goals, one three-pointer, and 3-3 from the line, while grabbing two defensive rebounds, two steals, and an assist. 

Isaac Jackson saw 12 points posted as the final Boll Weevil in the double-digits. Jackson hit 5-11 field goals and 2-2 free throws, while grabbing five total rebounds and five assists. 

Southeastern Oklahoma (4-10, 3-5 GAC) was led by Ethan Wilkerson with 16 points.

The opening half of the game was a battle throughout its entirety. Arkansas-Monticello went basket-for-basket with Southeastern Oklahoma, seeing the lead change six times with six ties. A final layup from Isaac Jackson helped the Weevils tie the game with 34 seconds remaining on the clock. The half concluded with the Weevils and Savage Storm even at 32-32.

The second 20-minute period was once again a battle, seeing 11 lead changes and the score tied three times. Arkansas-Monticello and Southeastern Oklahoma exchanged points back-and-forth, tying the game one final time, 48-48, with 12:01 left on the clock. The Weevils held control for the remainder of the period, seeing a game-high lead of seven points. The contest would conclude with a 71-66 victory for UAM.  

Arkansas-Monticello committed 4 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

UP NEXT
The Weevils return to Monticello next Thursday, January 15 at 7:30 p.m. as they welcome the Rangers of Northwestern Oklahoma State University. 

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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