DANVILLE, Ky. (Jan. 17, 2015) – Behind a strong first half, Southern Athletic Association (SAA) rival Centre handed the Sewanee men's basketball team its first SAA loss of the season defeating the Tigers, 58-45, Saturday, inside Alumni Gymnasium. 

The defeat dropped Sewanee to 9-6 overall and 3-1 in conference play. The host Colonels improved to 11-3 overall and 2-2 in league play.

Centre led from start to finish after Josh Karsner hit a three on the Colonels' very first possession. After Sewanee tied the score on its second trip down the court, Centre never looked back.

A fast 8-0 run pushed the Colonels' lead to 11-3 at the 13:19 mark of the first half. A jumper by Jacob McCullough slowed the Centre spurt after a Tiger timeout. However, Centre answered back with a three by Mike Geegan and a layup by Zach Schmucker.

Sewanee would pull to within five twice in the first half, however the Colonels answered again and again.

Down by 10, 32-22, to start the second half, the Tiger deficit would remain around that same margin the remainder of the game.

While Centre made 41.9 percent of its attempts, Sewanee struggled from the field making only 30.9 percent for its shots. The Colonels also took advantage of eight Tiger turnovers, which led to 16 Colonel points.

Individually, sophomore Jorden Williams led Sewanee with game-high 15 points. Senior forward Seth Brown also played well with 13 points. In fact, Brown has now scored in double figures the past two games.

Karsner and Seth Gruber paced Centre with 14 points each.

Sewanee will continue its three-game SAA road trip with a 8:00 p.m. contest at Hendrix, Friday, January 23.

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