ANDERSON, S.C. – Jaizec Lottie scored a game-high 29 points to help No. 2 (NABC Division II Top 25) Flagler College to an 87-61 win over Southern Wesleyan University in a Southeast Region Crossover Tournament game at the Abney Athletic Center.

"I am proud of the edge we played with today," said head coach Chad Warner. "We have to play with great effort and focus every day. We have to practice and play with the same attitude as we competed with today against a very good Southern Wesleyan team."

Flagler (1-1) scored the game's first seven points and never looked back. The Saints led at the half 45-37.

A Curtis Lewis three-pointer started the second half and ignited a 10-0 run by the Saints. Flagler led by as many as 31 in the second half.

Lottie scored 18 points in the first half and added seven assists, seven rebounds, and three steals to his line for the game. Chase Fiddler poured in 17 points as he sank four 3-pointers. Kohl Roberts came off the bench to provide 10 points. Jalen Barr grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds.

The Saints shot 54 percent (34-63) from the field and made 12 three-pointers. Flagler also made 7-of-8 from the free throw line, including a perfect 4-for-4 from Barr.

Ta'Jay Dunlap scored a team-high 23 points for Southern Wesleyan (1-1), a member of Conference Carolinas.

The Warriors were limited to a 34.5 percent (10-29) shooting percentage in the second half and were outscored 42-24 in the final 20 minutes.

Flagler's home opener is Tuesday against Rollins College at 7 p.m. at Flagler Gymnasium.
 
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