The Spring Hill College men's basketball team fell to in-state conference rival Tuskegee, 85-77 in overtime at James Center Arena on Saturday. Walter Peggs Jr. led the Badgers with 21 points and went 7-for-7 from the free throw line. Isaiah Veal and Timothy Reilly also hit double-digit figures in scoring. The lead changed 13 times during the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) contest. Spring Hill fought hard, scoring 21 second-chance points. The first half was closely contested, with Tuskegee escaping with a 37-34 lead. Spring Hill regained the lead for around four minutes in the middle of the second half and held it again until the final seconds of the game, when the Golden Tigers tied it at 67-67 to end regulation. SHC started the overtime period strong, leading until about halfway through. In the end, Tuskegee was able to hold off Spring Hill in overtime 85-77.

By the Numbers
  • Walter Peggs Jr. led the Badgers with 21 points
  • Spring Hill scored 21 second-chance points
  • The lead changed 13 times during the contest
State of Play
  • Tuskegee won the game in overtime 85-77
  • Records: Tuskegee (12-13, 11-7 SIAC), Spring Hill (13-11, 10-8 SIAC)
What's Next

Spring Hill will hop back on the road Saturday to face Kentucky State.

Bottom Line

The Spring Hill College men's basketball team fell to in-state conference rival Tuskegee, 85-77 in overtime in a hard-fought game featuring multiple lead changes and a strong showing from Walter Peggs Jr. with 21 points. Despite the loss, the team will regroup to face Kentucky State in their next game.