Barons Drop 2 Games
Courtesy of BPCU
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons basketball team took on the Crusaders of William Carey University and the Wolf Pack of Loyola University last week, dropping both games. vs. William Carey
In a thrilling conference showdown in Hattiesburg Miss. the Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons fell short to the Crusaders of William Carey University on January 22. The Barons’ second-half surge cut the lead, but it was not enough to overcome the standout play on both sides of the floor by the Crusaders, who took the game 79-71.
After trailing by just one at halftime and pulling ahead briefly early in the second half, Brewton-Parker stayed within striking distance until the closing minutes. The Barons trailed only 70–69 after a layup by Jakobe Jones with 2:24 remaining, but William Carey answered at the foul line and closed on a 9–2 run to seal the outcome.
The Barons were led by Abraham Garjah, who put up 18 points, three rebounds, and three assists, helping keep the Barons in the game all night long. The Barons also saw key contributions from Tommy J Tisdale III, who dropped 17 points and pulled down six boards, and Gil Gonzalez, who dominated the glass, grabbing 14 rebounds and adding seven points to keep the game close. Head Coach Leonard Epps shared his thoughts on the team’s performance. “All conference games are tough and even tougher to win on the road! We will bounce back and look to split the road trip. Our guys are positive, and we will be okay.”
The Barons will look to salvage the roadtrip with a split against their next opponent on January 24, 2026. The Barons head to New Orleans to face off against the Wolf Pack of Loyola University as they look to get back in the win column. vs. Loyola
The Brewton-Parker Christian University Barons men’s basketball team was unable to overcome the Wolf Pack of Loyola University (La.) on the road despite a balanced scoring effort. Loyola used a decisive second-half surge, fueled by perimeter shooting and playmaking from its backcourt, to pull away after halftime and hand the Barons a 73-88 loss. The Barons opened sharply on both ends of the floor, racing out to a 5-0 lead less than a minute into the contest behind an early layup and free throw from Jayden Hill. The Barons continued to dictate the tempo through the first several minutes, building a 14-9 advantage before Loyola’s offense settled in. Loyola responded with a steady run to take control late in the half, edging in front 42-37 at the break despite a late free throw from Gil Gonzalez that trimmed the margin to five. The turning point came early in the second half, when Loyola began knocking down perimeter shots and converting in transition. A 3-pointer from Reece Seicshnaydre at the 17:33 mark pushed the lead to 5141 and gave Loyola its first double-digit cushion. From there, the Barons were forced to play from behind as Loyola continued to spread the floor and share the ball.
Brewton-Parker stayed within striking distance for much of the half, but another Loyola 3-pointer from Leonard Jackson with 6:45 remaining stretched the deficit to 72-56 and effectively put the game out of reach. The Barons continued to compete to the final minute, getting a late tip-in from Jadon Melvin to make it 8873 in the closing seconds, but Loyola’s earlier secondhalf run and late free throws held the margin steady.
Head Coach Leonard Epps shared his thoughts following the game. “Dropped another tough game on the road. This fourgame swing has been long and tough, looking forward to getting back home.”
The Barons will look to regroup after the tough, rough trip when they host the Firehawks of the University of Tennessee Southern on January 29. Despite the loss, the Barons still hold a 14-6 record and a 6-4 conference record and have the chance to course-correct as they prepare for the final stretch of the season.
