University of Mobile Wins Opener of Mobile Classic

     MOBILE, Ala. – The University of Mobile Rams (2-0) eclipsed the century mark for the second consecutive game en route to a 108-62 blowout victory over Clearwater Christian College Friday night at Pharr Gymnasium in game two of the Mobile Classic. 

After falling behind for the first time all season 2-0 in the opening minute, the Rams exploded for the next 14 points to take 14-2 advantage just five minutes into the contest. 

Junior forward Tramaine Perry led the Ram offense early on shooting 6-of-9 from the field in the first half.  Perry would go on to finish the game with 22 points, five rebounds and five assists. 

Leading the Rams in the scoring column was red-hot Larry Burgess who poured in 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting.  Burgess knocked down four three pointers on five attempts in just 18 minutes of play. 

Seluynn Palmer came off the bench and knocked down 6-of-12 shots to finish with 17 points on the evening.  Starting point guard Gabe Feagin dished out six assists while finishing with ten points of his own. 

Mobile will now face Reinhardt College (1-0) tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. in the final game of the Mobile Classic.  Reinhardt defeated Spring Hill College 75-54 in the other game tonight.

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