GREENWOOD, S.C. –
Tyler Collier scored a career-high 18 points and was one of four players to score in double-figures in Flagler College's 84-80 win over No. 18 (NABC Division II Top 25) Lander University Wednesday night in a Peach Belt Conference men's basketball game at Finis Horne Arena.
Flagler extended its winning streak to six games and improved to 13-6 overall and 6-3 in the Peach Belt. Lander fell to 15-4 overall and 7-2 in conference play. The loss snapped the Bearcats 10-game home winning streak. Lander's last loss at home was to Flagler, 73-70, on Feb. 25, 2023. Up next for the Saints is No. 6 University of North Georgia on Saturday at Dahlonega.
Flagler jumped out to a 30-15 lead following a three-pointer by Collier, but Lander mounted a 14-0 comeback over two and one-half minutes to take a 40-39 lead. The Bearcats led at the half 41-40.
Malik Bryant's layup early in the second half gave the Saints a lead (46-45) they would not relinquish.
The Bearcats pulled to within two (82-80) after a trey by Phillip Burwell, but
Jax Bouknight made a pair of free throws to end the game.
Collier had a perfect shooting night as he was a perfect 6-for-6 from the field, 4-for-4 from three-point range, and went 2-for-2 from the free throw line. Bryant finished with 16 points and made all eight free throw attempts. Bouknight added 15 points while
Destin Clark contributed 11 points and six rebounds.
Jalen Barr grabbed a season-high 14 rebounds.
Torrin Andrews led the Bearcats with 16 points. Jacob Cooper came off the bench and provided 15 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Inady Legiste and Tommy Moore contributed 13 and 11 points, respectively. Noah Dunn grabbed seven boards.
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