TOUGALOO, Mississippi -- Tougaloo College made 14 of 29 three pointers as the Bulldogs defeated Dillard University 100-92 in the GCAC opener for both schools. Quintarius Porter made seven of his 13 attempts on the way to a game and career-high 32 points for the Bulldogs. As anticipated, both teams were able to get things going offensively from the outset. The visiting Bleu Devils opened by shooting 57 percent from the floor in the first half, making 21 of 37 attempts. The Bulldogs shot 45 percent but were able to take a 50-49 half time lead by making nine of their 15 three pointers in the half.
Dillard stayed hot as the second half opened, surging briefly and taking a three point lead with 17 minutes to play. But foul trouble and Tougaloo's relentless offensive attack proved to be too much.
Dillard also missed 11 free throws, shooting 48 percent from the line as the Bulldogs converted 20 of their 26 attempts.
Tougaloo also held advantages in points off turnovers (17-14) and second chance points (13-10). Dillard's bench outscored the Bulldogs' reserves 31-28.
Porter (pictured at left) was one of five Tougaloo players to reach double figures. Denevian Cunningham came off the bench to score a season-high 22 points and grabbed a game-high eight rebounds. De'Andre Scott added 14 points and Jarmell Anderson and Andravious Smith each scored 12 points.
Demetric Austin scored 24 points to lead four Bleu Devils in double figures, his eighth 20-point game of the season. Austin was limited to 28 minutes of action due to foul trouble.
Montrey Thomas had 19 points and 7 assists in a losing effort.
Tougaloo (7-4, 1-0 GCAC) extended its win streak to five, it's longest since the 2012-13 season. Dillard (8-5, 0-1) lost for the second time in its last three games.
Tougaloo visits 11th-ranked Talladega on Jan. 9. Tip-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM.
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