February 7, 2004

Mobile drops two on the road vs. LSU-Shreveport

Shreveport, La. -- The University of Mobile dropped two games on the road Saturday night in Shreveport as both the women's and men's team fell to the LSU-Shreveport Pilots.

Tied 31-31 at halftime, the UM men's team (18-8, 8-4) ran out to a 12-0 run to start the second half.  However, excellent free-throw shooting (21-25) in the second half by the Pilots kept them in the game and Justin Collins' three pointer with 1:29 put the Pilots ahead for good as they held on for an 82-74 win.

In women's action, Dyamond Hogg connected on 2 free throw attempts with 9 seconds to play putting LSU-Shreveport ahead 55-51.

However, Jessica Barber sunk a long three from behind the arc, cutting the lead to 55-54.  On the pursuing in bound play, the Lady Pilots managed to inbound the ball and avoid being fouled as they were able to run out the clock and preserve just their 3rd conference win of the season.