SEARCY, Ark. — The University of Arkansas at Monticello Boll Weevils took on the Bisons of Harding University on Thursday night inside the Rhodes-Reaves Field House. The Weevils came out of the evening meeting with an 85-64 loss.

Ashton Price led Arkansas-Monticello (10-17,6-15 GAC) with a season-high 26 points. Price connected with 6-of-18 field goals on the night, while hitting 13-16 shots from the line. He also grabbed four rebounds, dished out four assists, and had two steals.

Isaac Jackson and Josh Smith were the other two Boll Weevils in double-digits on the afternoon, posting 11 points each. Jackson was 4-for-14 on field goals, with a perfect 3-3 of free throws hit. He also had four rebounds, three steals, two assists, and a block. Smith finished the night with his third double-double of the season, grabbing 10 rebounds on the night, while hitting 5-of-8 field goals. He also had two assists and a block on the night.

Harding (20-7,16-5 GAC) was led by Keyln McBride and Reggie Webster with 18 points each.

The opening half of the game was primarily controlled by the home team. Arkansas-Monticello hit 8-of-29 field goals (27.59%), while Harding was 14-for-29 (48.28%). The teams were sent to the locker room at the half with HU leading 41-23.

The second half of the game proved to be a much closer battle between the teams. Unfortunately, the Weevils were outscored 44-41 in the period and would drop the contest, 85-64.

Arkansas-Monticello committed 8 turnovers in the entirety of the match.

UP NEXT
The Weevils will retake the court at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 28, in Monticello for their final Great American Conference match of the year against the Tigers of Ouachita Baptist. Saturday is also senior night, with Men's Basketball and UAM Athletics honoring our five seniors, Issac Jackson, Tyler Webb, Giancarlo Valdez, Lamont Jackson, and Jakob Zenon.

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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