By: Bailey Clark, Sports Information Graduate Assistant

GREENWOOD, S.C.- Georgia College & State University Men's Basketball (7-17, 3-12 PBC) fell 80-58 on the road at Lander University (18-7, 10-5 PBC), Wednesday night. 

The Bobcats fell behind the Bearcats early as there was an early three-point bucket to start a 14-5 run. Unfortunately, GCSU wouldn't be able to overcome the deficit as they went into the half trailing 38-23. Ian Davis (Lawrenceville, Georgia) kicked off the second half with a three-point basket. The two squads traded baskets for the remainder of the contest with LU outsourcing GCSU 42-35. Bobcats took the 80-58 loss. 

Georgia College's offense had two double-digit offensive players to lead the team. Brendan Rigsbee (Suwanee, Georgia) led the charge banking 17 points as he made seven buckets from the floor including two from behind the arc. Davis had the second most points with 13 points nine of which came from behind the arc on a 3-for-5 night. 

Rigsbee also led the rebounding effort with eight boards most of which came under the Lander basket. AJ James (Bowman, Georgia) was the squad's second-leading rebounder with seven and he added eight points to his boxscore. 

The Bobcats are back in action in the Centennial Center Saturday, Feb. 18 for the Homecoming game. Tipoff against Clayton State University is set for 5:30 p.m. with live stats and broadcast links available at GCBobcats.com. 

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