Fort Valley, GA- The Maroon Tigers bounce back with a win against Fort Valley, 73-68.
The Maroon Tigers would start the game out with the first points of the game, but Fort Valley would quickly take a small lead over the Maroon Tigers. At 11:47, the score would get tied 12-12 which would turn the game into a back-and-forth affair as Morehouse led by one at the half, 28-27.
Coming back from the half, the Maroon Tigers would open with a quick three by
Mohamad Diallo and would carry the lead all the way until the 13:12 mark when a jump shot by Jamarcus Scoot would put the Wildcats up by one. The Maroon Tigers would secure their win with an 11 point advantage over the Wildcats, but that 11 point lead would quickly get cut down to only three at the last .7 seconds but a last minute foul by Pierre Mitchell would send
Robert Dix to the line finishing the game with a win.
Forward K.J. Doucet carried his team with 21 points. Following behind Doucet was Myson Lowe with 15 points.
Guard
Ibn Williams led his team with 15 points, and six assists.
Kerry Richardson was right behind Williams with 14 points.
The Maroon Tigers are still on the road as they get ready to take on Albany State, Jan 25, at 7:30pm.