LAGRANGE, Ga. – The LaGrange College men's basketball team was victorious over visiting Truett McConnell University in non-conference action on Saturday night in a 91-76 final from Mariotti Gymnasium in LaGrange, Georgia.

THE BASICS
Score:          Truett McConnell 76, LaGrange 91 
Records:      Panthers 1-0 (0-0 CCS) | Bears 0-1 (0-0 AAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED 

• The first half was a high-scoring affair, as both teams came out with their best stuff to start the season. The Panthers' offensive efforts were stymied late in the half, but were able to make a couple clutch buckets to only trail 47-42 at the break.
• The second half was all-LaGrange, as the Red and Black totally dominated the floor with 49 points, holding the Bears to just 27. Junior guard Austen Colton (Sharpsburg, Ga.) ignited LC's offense with three-consecutive three's to put them in front, where they would remain for the rest of the contest en route to a home-opening win to start the season unbeaten. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• The Panthers racked up 13 points off turnovers.
• Sophomore forward Kani Rashied-Henry (Tyrone, Ga.) led LC with 18 points and six rebounds on the night.
• LaGrange was 13-16 from the charity stripe and totaled 21 total rebounds.

UP NEXT 

• LaGrange is back on the court on Wednesday when they travel to Brevard College for a 5:00 p.m. tip. 
• Truett McConnell plays their next game at Bryan College on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. 

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