Benedict Tigers' Brandon Morris Hits 1,000 Point Milestone

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama -- Brandon Morris' game-high 22 points in Wednesday night's SIAC Men's Basketball Tournament quarterfinal matchup with Central State were not only big in that it helped keep the Tigers' season alive, but also pushed Morris past the 1,000 career points milestone in his two seasons with Benedict.

The senior forward scored 524 points in 29 games during the 2016-17 season, averaging 18.1 points per game and being named SIAC Player of the Year and Newcomer of the Year. Through Wednesday night this season, Morris has scored 510 points in 29 games for a 17.6 average. He has now scored 1,034 points in his two seasons as a Tiger.

The Tigers advanced to the tournament semifinals, where they will face Clark Atlanta, the second seed from the East. That semifinal matchup with be Friday night at 8:45 p.m. (Eastern). Benedict lost both regular-season meetings against Clark Atlanta, falling by three points in Atlanta and two points in Columbia.

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