LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Spalding men's basketball team earns a win over Principia, 80-78.

THE BASICS
THE SCORE: Spalding 80 – Principia 78
LOCATION: Columbia Gym | Louisville, Ky
RECORDS: Spalding 2-11, SLIAC 2-4 | Principia 1-11, SLIAC 0-6
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Spalding started the game strong with back to back points, beginning with a layup by Troy Amanor, followed by a drained three-pointer by Marcus Montgomery. The Panthers put up a fight obtaining the lead 6-5, until Mitchell Prince sunk a three to take over the scoreboard once again.
 
- Principia was able to keep it close, and even tie the game, but Spalding went into the half up two, 40-38.
 
- The Panthers begun the second half with a three-pointer to take a one-point lead, but the Eagles were ready. Xavier Gari returned with a three to take back the advantage. Spalding eventually got up to an 11-point lead, but the Panthers fought back. Spalding's defense kept pushing, ultimately leading to a two-point win of 80-78 over the Panthers.
 
- Marcus Montgomery led with 20 points and five assists. Jaiquan Edwards followed with a double-double of 18 points and 11 rebounds. Mitchell Prince contributed 12 points and two assists, as well as, Clayte Weathers with 10 points and five rebounds.
 
FOR THE FOES
- TreVaughn Goodman led the Panthers with 20 points, six rebounds, and six assists.

UP NEXT
- The Golden Eagles compete next against Eureka on Thursday, January 16^th at 8:30 PM.