Faulkner drops opener to Mobile
Randell Moore leads the Eagles' offense
November 10
Mobile took control early and fought off numerous Faulkner runs to escape Tine Davis Gymnasium with a 75-72 victory in the Eagles’ season opener.
Camille Ngon 'a Ngon goes up hard in the first half
Adam Okechukwu takes the ball to the rim for the score in the second half
Faulkner led 4-2 early, but Mobile scored the next five points and never trailed again. The lead ballooned to 14 later in the half, and the Rams led by five at halftime.
The Eagles got to within one early in the second half before Mobile (3-0) stretched it out again. The Rams led by 13 with 7:13 left before Faulkner’s final push. The Eagles went on a 15-4 run to close to within two with 1:48 left, but a turnover – Faulkner had 21 on the night – slammed the door. Mobile hit four free throws down the stretch to hold on.
Strong defense from Camille Ngon 'a Ngon leads to a turnover
Faulkner (0-1) was paced by Randell Moore’s 15 points, while Chris Palmore added 14. Mobile got 17 points from Ji Kimbrough and 13 apiece from Donte Walker and Matthew Turner.
Chris Palmore knocks down a three late in the game
George Manomano hits a buzzer-beater, but it's not enough to pull out the win
Faulkner plays Martin Methodist Friday night at 8 in the first round of the Jimmy Faulkner Classic at Tine Davis Gymnasium. Auburn Montgomery plays Life at 6.