MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The UAH men's basketball team picked up a road win at Auburn Montgomery on Monday night by a final score of 84-75 in Gulf South Conference action. UAH improves to 4-2 (2-0 GSC), while AUM slides to 2-3 (0-2 GSC).
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Luke Burnett poured in 25 points over a roster-high 33 minutes to lead the Chargers offense on Monday night, as the Knoxville, Tennessee, native went 7-for-15 from the field and 6-of-13 on three-pointers. Burnett has now scored 20 or more points in three straight games.
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Dane Harding dished out a team-high eight assists over 22 minutes on the floor, as he generates his GSC-leading third game with seven or more assists. Overall, he leads the GSC this season with 37 assists.
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Burnett was joined in double-digit scoring by a pair of teammates, including
Tommy Murr with 16 points and
Jack Kostel with 12 points. Murr added five rebounds and two assists, while Kostel notched a team-high four steals to go with three assists and three rebounds.
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The Chargers outrebounded the Warhawks 35-27 overall on the night, with
Matt Thurman leading the Blue & White with eight boards.
Daniel Saylor rated second on the team with six rebounds.
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Overall, on the night, UAH shot 46.7 percent (28-60) from the field and 41.0 percent (16-39) on three-pointers. UAH has shot 40 percent or higher from beyond the arc for the fourth consecutive game.
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UAH is back at home at Kelly Court at Spragins Hall on Sunday against West Alabama. Tip-off slated for 4 p.m.