The No. 25 University of Alabama in Huntsville men's basketball team continued its campaign with a collective team win, 78-73, against the Barry Buccaneers to open the GSC-SSC Crossover at SportsMED Arena in Spragins Hall. UAH (2-0) earned the win against the Buccaneers (0-1) as five Chargers hit double-digit point totals.
The Chargers got off to a slow start, finding themselves in a fourteen-point deficit midway through the first half. However, the Chargers quickly clawed back, going on a 23-6 run to close out the half up 31-28. The first-half turnaround was spearheaded by Jordan Mabe, who finished out the half with eight points, followed by Bryce Mason with seven and Josh Gibson with five.
The Chargers carried that momentum into the second half and didn't look back, as they maintained the lead for the remainder of the game. Xavier Martinez led UAH through the second half with 13 points, including six made free throws and a three-pointer. Bryce Mason also hit double digits in the second half, including a trio of free throws and a pair of threes. Josh Gibson added another seven points to the Chargers' second-half rally.
Martinez helped secure the win for the Chargers by scoring their final six points, including the last three at the charity stripe to ice the game.
IN THE STATS
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Bryce Mason led a trio of Chargers in double digits for points with 16. Xavier Martinez added another 15 while Jordan Mabe scored another 14.
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Mason also recorded a double-double with 10 rebounds while Mabe, Joshua Gibson, Aiden Weaver and Griffin Cooper each added four.
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Martinez also led UAH in assists with four.
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Weaver led UAH in blocks with two while Jax Abernathy added a third.
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Abernathy, Mabe and Martinez each recorded two steals while the Chargers totaled nine for the game.
COMING UPÂ
UAH closes the GSC-SSC Crossover against No. 1 Nova Southeastern Saturday at 6 p.m.
