Hattiesburg, Miss. — Blue Mountain Christian traveled on the road Friday night to face William Carey in Southern States Athletic Conference play. The Toppers showed offensive rhythm and resilience but ultimately lost 111-89 in a fast-paced game.
William Carey built early momentum with its tempo and scoring depth, establishing a lead. Blue Mountain Christian responded with stretches of efficient offense, moving the ball well and attacking the basket aggressively. Despite the deficit, the Toppers remained competitive on both ends, stringing together runs and battling on the boards in a challenging environment.
Offensively, Blue Mountain Christian shot 48.5% from the field and 45.8% from three-point range. The team also created opportunities at the free-throw line and focused on limiting second chances for the Crusaders. The Toppers’s balanced offensive effort was led by Michael Hill, who scored 24 points from multiple areas of the floor.
Gavin Shannon contributed a strong all-around game with 18 points and 15 rebounds, helping control the paint and generate extra possessions. Jalen Boyd-Savage added 22 points, including five three-pointers, while Braxton Taylor scored 11. Esrael Yant provided energy off the bench with seven points during key moments.
The loss drops Blue Mountain Christian’s record in conference play, but the team demonstrated offensive efficiency and resilience throughout the game, according to sources.
