Greyhounds Pick Up Big Region Win Against SEARK

The Greyhounds hosted the Sharks of Southeast Arkansas in what would be the first ever meeting between the two schools, and it was tough battle between the two. In a game that saw many runs, the Greyhounds were able to make just a couple more plays in the end to hold off the Sharks.

"Wow. Just wow. What a game that was. That felt like a National Tournament like game. Two good teams battling all 40 minutes, each taking turns throwing blows at the other and the other team responding back. That game was a lot of fun. Hats off to coach Kline and his guys. They are really good, but how about our guys? Holy cow, I'm so proud of those guys. They competed their butts off. It was really good to Santana get going early for his confidence. He's struggled early, but I'm hoping this gets his confidence back cause he can flat out shoot it with the best of them. Jermaine with 20, and again he is really bringing that extra spark off the bench. Every single one of these guys really brought something and were a major factor in us earning the win at the end. We'll get right back to work tomorrow and get ready for a good team in Jackson State on Saturday for our last home game of 2024." head coach Cody Hastings had to say after the game.

Southeast Arkansas would start the scoring off nailing a 3, but the Greyhounds quickly responded going on a 10-0 run. The Greyhounds would eventually take a 25-13 halfway through the first half, but Southeast Arkansas started to make their comeback triming the lead to 3 on multiple occassions before ASU Mid-South took a 39-34 lead into the half.

As both teams emerged from their respective locker rooms for the 2nd half, it was the Sharks who quickly came out the gates and took a quick 49-44 giving them their largest lead of the game. As just as you expected, the Greyhounds started making their comeback going on a 9-2 run giving them the lead right back and they would not trail for the remainder of the game pushing their lead to 10 with 5 minutes remaining. The Sharks gave it everything they had and pulled the game back to 1 with just a minute remaining before Jermaine Christopher would get fouled by Caden Wallace. Christopher would hit both free throws pushing the lead to 3. The Greyhounds would play the free throw game, and Jaxson Yancy would give the Greyhounds a 4 point lead with 7 seconds remaining in the game sealing it for the home team.

Derek Magwood led Southeast Arkansas with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Jalen Brown had 13 points and 12 rebounds. Tobias Prall ended with 19 shooting 5-9 from 3. Israel Malone rounded out the double figure scorers for the Sharks with 10.

Jermaine Christopher came off the bench and led the Greyhounds with 20 points and 6 assists. Jaxson Yancy and Santana Spivey both went for 19 shooting a combined 11-20 from 3. Yancy also led the Greyhounds with 7 rebounds. 

ASU Mid-South host Jackson State Community College, Saturday, December 14. Tip-off is set for 4:00.