AMERICUS, Ga. –  The Georgia College Men's Basketball team (1-2, 1-2 PBC) dropped a tough road battle at Georgia Southwestern State University (4-1, 2-1 PBC) 79-66 Wednesday night.

The Bobcats got a balanced scoring attack, with nine of the 10 players that saw action reaching the scoring column. Senior guard Jordan Thomas (Conyers) led with 17 points, including three from long range.

Classmate Kohl Roberts (Atlanta) added a near double-double with 16 points and seven rebounds. The big man also blocked three shots, and went 6-for-12 from the floor. Junior Wesley Simpson (DeLand, Florida/Union Grove HS [Ga.]) chipped in 11 points as well.

The Bobcats led for the start of the ballgame, stretching their advantage out to as much as six points, but surrendering that advantage at the mid-way point of the first half. GSW took its first lead of 16-14 at the 11:25 mark in the half, on a three-pointer from CJ Hood. That bucket was part of a 13-0 run, and the Hurricanes would not surrender their lead for the remainder of the contest.

GC was out-shot 45 percent to 39 percent from the floor. The Hurricanes hit a strong 80 percent of their free throws, knocking down 32 compared to just 11 for the Bobcats.

The Bobcats are back in action Saturday, Jan. 16 at 4 p.m., playing host to Lander University.

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