The LaGrange College Men's Basketball Team (0-1) was on the losing end of things Saturday night (Nov. 9) on the road against the Truett McConnell Bears (2-1) in a 82-79 final.

Game Details
The Bears doubled up the Panthers' efforts to start the game, jumping out to a 28-14 lead in the first half. Shaun Nichols, Brodie Scott and Kameron McCall combined for 18 points as they tried to spur their team on to keep pace with the hosts who were seeing production from a broader scope of players as they trailed 46-34 at the half.

The Panthers' offensive production really began to take off in the second half, as more players got involved in the mix. Nichols turned up the heat, going 2/5 from behind the arc and 4/9 from the floor for 13 second-half points. Down 11 with four minutes left in the contest, the Panthers slowly drew their way back in with clutch baskets from Devin Dowell who scored 11 points on the evening. LC's efforts to rally came up just short as the buzzer sounded on their comeback hopes, losing by only three points.

Top Panther Performers
Shaun Nichols led the team with 20 points, followed by an earnest 13-point performance from Kameron McCall.

Brodie Scott finished the night with a double-double, as he led the team with 10 rebounds in addition to racking up 11 points.

Next Game
The Panthers will be back in action Tuesday (Nov. 12) when they continue their season-opening road trip with a tilt at Berry College. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Cage Athletic & Recreation Center. For links to stream the match and live stats, click here.