Sunday, December 4, 2011

Tougaloo Bulldogs Escape Belhaven 72-70

Tougaloo College Bulldogs
Legendary Head Men's Basketball Coach
Mr. Lafayette Stribling


TOUGALOO, Mississippi - The Tougaloo College Men's Basketball team hosted cross town rival Belhaven University in Day 2 of the Tougaloo College Classic here at the Dawg Pound. The Bulldogs escaped Blazers 72-70 to take the win.

After a tough loss to Freed Hardeman University last night, the Bulldogs were determined to win against Belhaven tonight.

The Bulldogs would struggle early in the first half, as the Blazers would take an early lead. The Bulldogs would try to find some kind of momentum, but they would continue to struggle all the way through the first half and the Blazers would take a 33-26 halftime lead.

In the second half, however, the Bulldogs would find their momentum and take control of the game, fighting their way back to gain the lead. The Bulldogs would maintain the lead for the majority of the half, but the Blazers just would not give up.

With 11.3 seconds left in the game, the score tied at 70, and the Bulldogs possession, Tougaloo's Marquise Mems would fly down the court in hopes of a fast lay up. The ball would hit the side of the rim, Horace Whitehead would get the rebound and put it back up, the ball would pop back out, Mems would get the rebound and put it back up, but it would come out again. With the time winding down, Tougaloo's Erik Burks would get the rebound and quick put back at the buzzer to give the Bulldogs the win over the Blazers.

Marquise Mems led the Bulldogs with 21 points and 10 rebounds. Kadon Day chipped in 15 points and 10 rebounds, Horace Whitehead tacked in 15 points, and Donteeno Todd added 10 points for the Bulldogs.

The Bulldogs will be back in action on December 14, 2011 as the host Concordia College Selma. Tip-off is set for 7:30 P.M.

By Eric Pilcher
VISIT: TOUGALOO COLLEGE BULLDOGS

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