LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Spalding men's basketball team lost to Greenville, 145-133, with a SLIAC record of 55 points by Marcus Montgomery.

THE BASICS
THE SCORE: Greenville 145 – Spalding 133
LOCATION: Columbia Gym | Louisville, Ky
RECORDS: Spalding 1-10, SLIAC 1-3 | Greenville 4-7, SLIAC 3-1
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Spalding started off slow, getting to a 20-point deficit to the Panthers. At 9:10, Marcus Montgomery drained a three-pointer to start a come-back for the Golden Eagles. They were able to cut the lead down to eight points going into the half.
 
- The second half began similar to the first with the Panthers getting back to a 17-point lead. With 11:35 left in the half, Braeden Warren secured a layup, followed quickly by a three-pointer by Mitchell Prince to get the Golden Eagles down to just a two point deficit.
 
- Spalding kept fighting, but it wasn't enough to overtake the Panthers, who ultimately won 145-133.
 
- The Golden Eagles were led by Marcus Montgomery who secured a Spalding and SLIAC record of 55 points. Jaiquan Edwards followed with 24 points, six rebounds, and two blocks. Troy Amanor gained a double-double for the night with 14 points and 13 rebounds.

FOR THE FOES
- Sontiago Grady led the Panthers with 26 points and four steals.

UP NEXT
- The Golden Eagles compete next against Fontbonne at Columbia Gym on Wednesday, January 8^th at 3:00 ET.