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90
Winner Dalton State (GA) DALTON S 15-8, 9-5
80
Blue Mountain Christian (MS) BLUE MOU 4-18, 1-13
Winner
Dalton State (GA) DALTON S
15-8, 9-5
90
Final
80
Blue Mountain Christian (MS) BLUE MOU
4-18, 1-13
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Dalton State (GA) DALTON S 42 48 90
Blue Mountain Christian (MS) BLUE MOU 41 39 80

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

Road Win: Dalton State Glasswork and Balanced Scoring Power 90–80 Victory at Blue Mountain Christian


BLUE MOUNTAIN, Miss. – Dalton State used a commanding 40–20 rebounding edge and a 9–0 second-half surge to pull away from Blue Mountain Christian (Miss.) for a 90–80 road win on Saturday afternoon. Varun Danak (18 pts, 8 reb) and Omarion Smith (16 pts, 11 reb) led a balanced Roadrunner attack as Dalton State improved to 15–8 (9–5 SSAC), while the Toppers moved to 4–18 (1–13 SSAC).
 
RECAP
FIRST HALF
Dalton State struck early from deep, Qualen Pettus and Ja'Ron Briggs hit threes in the opening minutes, to set the tone offensively. The half remained tight with four ties and three lead changes, but a Pettus layup in the final minute sent the Roadrunners to the locker room in front 42–41. Dalton State shot 50.0% in the period (4-of-10 from three) and owned the glass 18–14 at the break, helping generate 12 first-half free throws and steady half-court offense.
 
SECOND HALF
Blue Mountain Christian briefly flipped the game out of the break when Jonathan Baker converted a four-point play to make it 45–42 Toppers at 19:39. Dalton State answered immediately as Danak scored at the rim, Raylan Barrion drilled a wing three, and Smith followed with a dunk and a tip-in, a 9–0 run that restored control at 51–45.
 
Pettus and Briggs added back-to-back threes to stretch it to 60–50, and Jamori McDougald twice hit from deep, part of a 9-point half off the bench, to keep the margin comfortable. McDougald's three free throws at 2:52 marked Dalton State's largest lead (16) before the Roadrunners closed out the 10-point win.
 
STATISTICAL LEADERS
Final: Dalton State 90, Blue Mountain Christian 80
  • Team shooting: DS 52.5% FG (9–23 3PT, 19–27 FT); BMC 47.5% FG (10–22 3PT, 12–18 FT)
  • Glass dominance: DS +20 (40–20); second-chance points 20–5; points in the paint 38–28
  • Ball movement & depth: DS 18 assists, 21 bench points (BMC 13 assists, 10 bench points)
  • Momentum swing: After trailing 45–42 at 19:39, DS used a 9–0 run (Danak layup, Barrion 3, Smith dunk & tip-in) to lead 51–45 at 16:12
  • Game flow: Ties (4) and lead changes (3); DS largest lead 16 at 2:52 (2nd)
Roadrunners' leaders: Toppers' leaders:
  • Gavin Shannon – 23 pts 
  • Michael Hill – 22 pts
  • Jonathan Baker – 14 pts 
  • RJ Robinson – 10 pts
UP NEXT
Dalton State will be on the road again for their final non-conference game of the season when they travel to Huntsville, Ala. on Tuesday, February 10 to take on Oakwood (Ala.). Tip-Off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. (CT).
 
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