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Men's Basketball-Qualen Pettus
97
Winner Dalton State University DSU 8-4, 3-2 SSAC
84
Point University PTU 5-5, 1-3 SSAC
Winner
Dalton State University DSU
8-4, 3-2 SSAC
97
Final
84
Point University PTU
5-5, 1-3 SSAC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Dalton State University DSU 42 55 97
Point University PTU 36 48 84

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Erik Simpson, Sports Information Director

Second-Half Surge Powers Roadrunners Past Point, 97–84


WEST POINT, Ga. – Dalton State used blistering second-half shooting and a commanding effort on the glass to pull away from Point (Ga.), winning 97–84 on Wednesday night at West Point Gymnasium. The Roadrunners shot 65.5% after halftime and finished +18 on the boards (50–32) to close out the SSAC matchup
 
RECAP
FIRST HALF
Dalton State set the tone early with Varun Danak scoring in transition, including a fast-break dunk, to stake a quick lead, and the Roadrunners' paint touches kept them in front despite a cold 1-for-12 start from three. Dalton State led 28–18 before Point trimmed the margin, but the Roadrunners took a 42–36 advantage into the locker room behind 46.3% shooting and 28 first-half rebounds. Omarion Smith paced the opening frame with 11 points and four blocks, while Danak added 10.
 
SECOND HALF
Point opened the half with a Tanner Higgins three to make it 42–39 and later pulled within one at 42–41, but Dalton State answered with consecutive scores from Smith and Danak, then a triple from Qualen Pettus to rebuild an eight-point cushion. Raylon Barrion's three and a pair of treys from Tyshan Kelly helped weather a Point push to 56–54, and a burst from Devin Geiger, three layups in a five-minute span, re-established control. Pettus' second three at 6:28 and a late free-throw/field-goal flurry pushed the lead to as many as 19; Dalton State closed it out 97–84.
 
STATISTICAL LEADERS
  • Final Score: Dalton State (Ga.) 97, Point (Ga.) 84
  • Shooting: DS 38-70 (54.3%) FG, 7-21 (33.3%) 3PT, 14-23 (60.9%) FT
    • Second half: 65.5% FG, 6-9 3PT
  • Rebounding: DS 50–32; second-chance points 20
  • Paint/Transition: DS 56 points in the paint; 20 fast-break points
  • Bench Impact: 32 bench points; largest lead 19
Dalton State Leaders
  • Qualan Pettus: 21 points (9-19), 10 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
  • Omarion Smith: 16 points (7-13), 10 rebounds, 4 blocks
  • Varun Danak: 16 points (7-8), 2 blocks
  • Tyshan Kelly: 13 points, 3-for-5 from three
  • Miles Ceballos: 10 points, 8 rebounds
  • Devin Geiger: 9 points in 9 minutes (4-5 FG)
  • Raylon Barrion: 10 points, 4 assists
Point Leaders
  • Kenton Steele: 22 points, 12 rebounds
  • Tanner Higgins: 18 points, 4 made threes
  • Robert Harris: 15 points
  • Cahlib Edward: 12 points
UP NEXT
Dalton State gets an extended holiday break before returning to action on Tuesday, December 30 when they host Covenant (Ga.) at Bandy Gym. Tip-Off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m.
 
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