FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga. -- Led by Jonathan Womack with 21 points Emmanuel pulled away from Faulkner in the second half after leading by one at the half 33-32. The Lions made 25 of 28 free throws in the second half. Jaevas McLendon and Ronald Jackson followed with 14 each. Emmanuel improved to 12-4 overall, 5-2 in the Southern States Athletic Conference.
Richarde McCray paced the Eagles with 18, followed by Jammie Evans, Jon Uriarte and Brandon Vaughn with 10 each. Faulkner now stands at 12-3 overall, 7-1 in the conference. The Eagles will return to action on Tuesday at home against Pensacola Christian.