Pioneers Over BPCU Barons

Courtesy of BPCU

The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons men's basketball team had a tough loss against the Spartanburg Methodist College Pioneers on the road.

The first half began with the Barons taking an initial lead of 5-2, bolstered by Tisdale's early threepointers, which temporarily kept them ahead. However, the Spartanburg Methodist Pioneers turned the tide by the end of the first half, building a substantial 14-point lead and finishing the first half at 37-23.

The second half saw the Pioneers furthering their dominance, stretching their lead to 20 points with just over a minute left. Despite efforts by Jakobe Jones and Gil Gonzalez from Brewton- Parker, the Pioneers capitalized on multiple free throws and turnovers, sealing the game 84-66.

Top performances from the Barons included Tisdale, who scored 17 points, and Jones, who added 16 points. Gil Gonzalez led with 9 rebounds.

Head Coach Leonard Epps, 'We struggled shooting from beyond the arc today, and we lost the turnover battle. We can focus on being more disciplined with the ball and our shot selection and get back on track next week.'

The Barons currently hold a 6-2 overall record, with a 1-1 conference record.