MONTICELLO, Ark - The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team continued conference play on Saturday as they hosted Southwestern Oklahoma State University. The Weevils came out with a 74-62 loss to the Bulldogs. 

Isaac Jackson led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (7-9, 3-7 GAC), posting 18 points in the game. Jackson hit 7-15 total field goals on the day, one three-pointer, and 3-6 free throws. He also contributed seven total rebounds in his 37 minutes, along with five assists.

Ashton Price was the second Boll Weevil in the double-digits, scoring 17 points on the afternoon. Price hit 2-10 field goals, one three-pointer, and 12-12 from the line, while grabbing five defensive rebounds, one assist, and a steal. 

Josh Smith saw 13 points posted as the final Boll Weevil in the double-digits. Smith hit 5-9 field goals and 3-4 free throws, while grabbing seven defensive rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a steal. 

Southwestern Oklahoma (6-10, 3-7 GAC) was led by Ty Frierson with 20 points.

Southwestern Oklahoma won the first half of the game, as the Bulldog's offense proved much more efficient in the opening 20 minutes, outscoring Arkansas-Monticello. The Bulldogs were 13-27 on shots (48.15%), compared to the Weevil's 6-24 (25.0%). The teams would head to the locker room at the half with UAM trailing, 36-21.

Arkansas-Monticello found success in the second 20-minute period, outscoring the Bulldogs 41 points to 38. The Weevils were 12-25 on shots (48.0%), compared to Southwestern Oklahoma's 10-19 (52.63%). Unfortunately, the effort proved not enough, as the final buzzer rang, concluding the game with a 74-62 loss for UAM.

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

UP NEXT
The Weevils will return to the court next Thursday, January 22 as they host the Muleriders of Southern Arkansas University inside Steelman Field House at 7:30 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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