Nov. 8, 2004

Men's basketball drops game at Faulkner University

MOBILE, Ala. -- The University of Mobile men's basketball team (2-1) suffered their first loss of the season with an 82-65 setback to Faulkner University at Tine Davis Arena Monday night in Montgomery, AL.

The Eagles (1-0) led by 12 points at halftime and never looked back.  Steven Milic scored 21 points and grabbed 12 rebounds as Faulkner won their opening game of the season.

The Rams actually shot 55 percent from the field (21-38) but were outrebounded 41-19 in the game, inlcuding a 22-4 disadvantage on the offensive rebounds.

Larry Burgess, who came off the bench, led the Rams with 14 points on 4-of-9 shooting and Tramaine Perry and Randy Jordan added 11 points a piece.  Burgess also led the Rams in rebounds with three.

Mobile will next be in action this coming Friday, Nov. 12 against Texas College at home at 7:30 p.m. in the second game of the University of Mobile Classic.  Spring Hill College will play Berry College in the first game at 5:30 p.m.

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