ROME, GA – The Emmanuel Men's Basketball team traveled to Rome, GA tonight to take on the Shorter University Hawks in conference action. After a first half that saw several ties and lead changes, the Lions exploded for 56 points in the 2^nd half to take home a convincing 96-70 victory. With the win, the Lions improve to 18-8 on the season, 16-2 in conference action.

The two teams traded points and the lead early, with Tavarus Webb and Kendall Latney making some key plays early for the Lions. A three-pointer by Issac Jones put the Lions up 16-12 with 12:39 to play in the first, but the Hawks responded well to tie things up. In the half, the Lions shot 47% from the field, connecting on 6-17 from beyond the arc. The Lions would lead by as much as five in the half, taking a three-point lead, 40-37 into the half.

The Lions started the second half strong, with buckets by Latney and Webb pushing the Lions lead to 11, 48-37. A three-pointer by Chris Dees with 13:32 to play put the Lions up by 14, 55-41. The Lions would push their lead to 20 on made free throws by John Kenoye, 66-46. The Lions were 19-31 from the field in the half (61%) and connected on 5-10 from three-point range. The Lions pushed their lead up to 30 points on a three-pointer by Jackson Pruitt with 6:02 to play, 84-54. The Hawks would go on a scoring run late, but the Lions would take home a convincing win, 96-70. 

Three Lions scored in double figures on the night with Tavarus Webb leading the way with 30 points, 6 assists, and 5 rebounds. Kendall Latney contributed 18 points, 8 rebounds and 2 steals, while Chris Dees went for 13, connecting on 4-9 from three. Elisee Ehuie and John Kenoye led the way with 9 rebounds apiece.
The Lions will be back in action on Saturday as they travel to Francis Marion University. Tip off will be at 4PM. For more information on Emmanuel University athletics, visit goeulions.com.