UM Men Fall to SUNO in Conference Opener

MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile (10-5, 0-1) dropped their conference opener 84-75 Thursday night against No. 7 Southern University of New Orleans (SUNO) at home in Pharr Gymnasium. 

Despite having a two-point lead at halftime, the Rams were outscored 54-43 in the second half. 

Lamar Clark and Roberto Ferreira paced the Knights with 20 points each in helping SUNO move to 6-1 on the season. 

Poor free-throw shooting plagued the Rams all night as they were able to only make 9-of-25 from the charity stripe.  On the other hand, the Knights knocked down 29-of-37, including 24-of-30 in the second half. 

Tramaine Perry and Gabriel Feagin each scored 14 points for the Rams and Feagin dished out six assists in a losing effort.  Chris Bolden came off the bench and scored 12 points in just 17 minutes of action.  >

Mobile will look to get their first conference win on Saturday, Jan. 10 when the Rams battle William Carey in Hattiesburg, Miss. at 7 p.m.