ARKADELPHIA, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team dropped its first game of the spring semester to Henderson State University on Saturday. The Boll Weevils came up short of the Reddies in a heartbreaking 66-64 loss.

Jakob Zenon led the way for Arkansas-Monticello (5-7, 1-5 GAC), posting 20 points in the game. Zenon hit 7-12 total field goals on the day and six three-pointers. He also contributed two assists and a rebound in his 37 minutes.

Ashton Price followed close behind in the double-digits, scoring 19 points of his own. Price hit 4-9 field goals, one three-pointer, and 10-12 free throws while grabbing five defensive rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Giancarlo Valdez was the third Boll Weevil in the double-digits, scoring 12 points on the afternoon. Valdez hit 3-8 field goals, three three-pointers, and 3-4 from the line, while grabbing five total rebounds, five assists, and a steal.

Isaac Jackson saw 11 points posted as the final Boll Weevil in the double-digits. Jackson went 5-8 on field goals and 1-2 from beyond the arc, while grabbing three total rebounds.

Henderson State (7-5, 4-2 GAC) was led by Jabari West with 21 points.

Arkansas-Monticello opened the first half of the game with an early lead thanks to a three-pointer from Ashton Price, however, Henderson State quickly flipped the script in their favor. The Weevils fought their way back with a layup from Jakob Zenon to reclaim the lead 21-20 with 07:06 left to play. UAM held control for the remainder of the period, increasing their lead by eight. The teams would head to the locker room at the half with the Weevils on top, 37-29.

The second 20-minute period was a battle throughout its entirety, seeing five lead changes and the score tied five times. The Weevils and Reddies displayed a stunning game of basketball, exchanging baskets back-and-forth, with the result coming down to the wire. After a heartbreaking final minute of play, the contest would conclude with a 66-64 loss for Arkansas-Monticello.

Arkansas-Monticello committed 21 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

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The Weevils will return to the court on Thursday, January 8, as they travel to Ada, Oklahoma to take on the Tigers of East Central University. Tip-off is scheduled for 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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