WINTER PARK, Florida – Balanced scoring and superior rebounding lifted Morehouse to a second straight win, as the Maroon Tigers downed the Rollins College Tars, 85-82.Except for a one-point deficit near the end of the first half, Morehouse led all the way, but never by more than 10 points. The Tars made several runs in both halves, only to fall short when the Tigers tightened the defensive screws and forced 17 turnovers.
Four Maroon Tigers put up double figures and Morehouse out-rebounded the host Tars, 40-31.
As he did in yesterday's win over Florida Tech, Tyrius Walker set the scoring tone for Morehouse. Walker, the SIAC preseason selection, scored nine points in each half for a team-high 18 points. He also posted a game-high nine assists and grabbed five rebounds.
Jordan Wallace had a hot hand, hitting 4 of 7 three-pointers and three free throws, for 15 points, to go with four assists and three rebounds.
Team co-captain Martravious Little led Morehouse in rebounding, with seven boards, and added 12 points.
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Newcomer James Walker hit 4 of 7 shots for 10 points and hauled in five rebounds.
Omar Alston and Keyshaun Jacobs chipped in eight points each.
The second straight win, to open the season, helped the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Association to a clean sweep over the Sunshine State Conference. In the South Region Crossover, hosted by Rollins College, Morehouse and Clark Atlanta won all four games.
Morehouse will travel to Raleigh, NC, Friday, for a similar crossover against the CIAA.
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