Main Story: Allen rallied from a 19-point deficit to take a late lead, but Erskine hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with nine seconds left to win its season opener, 78–76. Amaya Burch led Allen with 20 points and six steals.

By the Numbers
  • Allen outscored Erskine 50–36 in the second half.
  • Burch recorded 20 points, six rebounds and six steals.
  • Allen finished with 15 steals and 39 rebounds.
  • The Yellow Jackets scored 28 points in the fourth quarter, shooting 61.1% from the field.
Yes, But

Allen’s strong comeback put the Yellow Jackets in position to win, including a 76–72 lead with 1:36 remaining. Erskine answered with six straight points, turning a resilient performance into a narrow season-opening loss.

What's Next

Allen travels to face the University of South Carolina Beaufort on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 p.m.

Bottom Line

Allen showed it can recover from a major deficit and compete under pressure; closing out the final minutes will be the next test.