Another Unpleasent Memory for the Senators
The Eagles drill No. 20 Auburn Montgomery
Dedicated Faulkner fans raid center court after the 86-65 upset
Jan. 26, 2008
Montgomery, Ala. -
Faulkner knew going into tonight's game that defeating Auburn Montgomery would be no easy task. The Senators entered the contest at 10-5 overall on the season and and were vying for the Eagles' No. 2 position in the SSAC standings. With both teams carrying only two conference losses it was a pivotal game for both sides. To further heighten the evenings entertainment the Senators came in ranked No. 20 in the most recent NAIA poll making them the sixth nationally ranked opponent the Eagles have faced so far this season. From the outset the Eagles were determined to prove that they were the stronger team and in front of a capacity crowd stunned the Senators 86-65.
Capacity crowd at Tine W. Davis Gymnasium
Jon Uriarte puts in two of his 17 points
DaeArtis Halliburton earns poinst the hard way
The Eagles never trailed in the game many believed would be a "sure thing" for the Senators. Faulkner also had four players score in the double-digits for only the third time this season and senior forward Jon Uriartie snagged the programs first double-double of the year. DaeArtis Halliburton missed the double-double mark by only a single rebound. The Eagles also shot 50 percent on the evening with an impressive 80 percent from behind the arch in the second half. Josh Gholston led the way hitting 5-of-6 from three point land. Everything seemed to click for the Eagles tonight and the victory puts them at 10-10 on the year and gives them solid claim of the No. 2 slot in the SSAC standings. With nine more conference games left on the schedule the season is far from over, but the Eagles have proven that they are very much a threat in one of the strongest conferences in the country.
"BJ" Jennings goes for the offensive rebound
Blue Man Group - Faulkner fans look on as the Eagles take flight
Jon Uriarte finished the game with 17 points, 10 rebounds, two steals and a block. Josh Gholston led the team in scoring with 18 points and added 2 rebounds, one assist and a steal. Reggie Dupree had 13 points and three assists and DaeArtis Halliburton offered up 10 points and nine rebounds. Durrell Richardson had a great night as well putting up nine points, while grabbing seven boards and a steal. Richarde McCray dropped in seven points in addition to six rebounds, a pair of steals and a block.
Durell Richardson goes to the rim untouched
Head coach Jim Sanderson calls for focus during a second half timeout
Auburn Montgomery dropped from third to the fourth position in the conference standings and Shorter, which Faulkner will face this week, moved into the No. 3 spot. Shorter will host the Eagles in Rome, Ga., at 7 p.m. CST on Thursday, Jan. 31. Remember, as always, the game can be heard live on AM 1440 or via the web at www. faulkner.edu/athletics.
Jon Uriarte tosses in another pair of points on his way to a double-double
You said it all brother-man
If you missed tonights game make sure to check it out on the WSFA website. Visit http://raycom.playonsports.tv/wsfa/?eventId=3475for the game footage.
Faulkner students load up on energy before the game at the tailgate party in front of Tine W. Davis gymnasium