GREENVILLE, S.C. | Bob Jones University used a 53-point second half to rally for an 85-69 win over the University of North Georgia men's basketball team on Tuesday evening at BJU's Davis Field House. The Bruins remain perfect on the year at 5-0 while North Georgia falls to 0-3.
North Georgia held a 39-32 edge at intermission after leading by as many as 13 (21-8) at the 10:51 mark following a layup from
Roderick English . BJU outscored the Nighthawks, 53-30, after the break.
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Tyler Dominy led four Nighthawks in double-figures with a team-best 14 points marking the second time this season the sophomore has led the team in scoring.
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Ebo Smith added 13 points but connected on just 1-of-7 three-point attempts.
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Juan Rivas and
T.J. Williams added 10 points apiece for the Nighthawks, but 18 of the duo's 20 points came in the first half.
- BJU's Dustin Killough came off the bench to lead all scorers with 23 points on 3-of-4 shooting from long distance.
- The Bruins held a 48-39 edge on the glass.
- The game was the first-ever meeting between the two schools.
STAT OF THE NIGHT- With the Nighthawks leading by 15 (55-40) with 13:30 remaining, Bob Jones would erupt on a 38-6 run over the next 11 minutes to take grab control of the game.
NEXTNorth Georgia continues its three-game road swing with a return trip to the Upstate of South Carolina on Friday, Nov. 20 with a 7:00 non-conference game at Southern Wesleyan.
