Faulkner escapes with victory over Mobile
Junior Josh Gholston knocks down a 3-pointer in the second half
January 12
Faulkner avenged a season-opening loss to Mobile, battling from behind in the second half to knock off the Rams 48-43 Monday night at Tine Davis Gymnasium.
Chris Palmore finds his way to the rim for a pair of points late in the game
The Eagles didn’t lead in the game until the final seven minutes, with Reggie Dupree’s jumper giving Faulkner its first advantage at 42-40 with 6:58 left. Andrew Williams made a couple of big steals late in the game, and added a basket of his own, as Faulkner ended a three-game losing streak with the victory.
De Hereford is called for the charge in the first half
“This team really has been struggling and we needed a win badly,’’ Faulkner head coach Jim Sanderson said. “I thought late in the game our guys really got after it, and I was proud of the effort.’’
Senior Reggie Dupree looks to pass the ball before taking the shot
Faulkner’s Josh Gholston and Reggie Dupree led the Eagle attack with 14 points apiece. Derrell Moreaux had 11 points to pace the Rams (9-3). Faulkner (9-7) forced 20 turnovers and won despite shooting just 42 percent from the field. Mobile made only 40 percent of its shots.
Andrew Williams gets the put-back late in the second half
Faulkner hosts Concordia Thursday at 7 p.m.