Eagles Complete Comeback Over Eutectics 76-70

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. - Williams Baptist men's basketball were able to complete the comeback and get the victory over the UHSP Eutectics on Saturday afternoon, 76-70. With the victory, the Eagles move to 6-7; 4-3 in conference play.

The Eutectics started out strong, especially RJ Wright who scored 18 points in the first half. The Eagles had no answer for him on defense, and then couldn't hit shots on the offensive end.

The second half was better to the Eagles. They slowly started to chip away at the Eutectic's lead, until they tied the game at 48 off a Jaymes Jackson field goal with 10:28 left in the game. It went back-and-forth for a few points, until Jaylen Granger (SO/Chicago, Ill.) gave the Eagles a 54-52 lead after knocking down two free-throws with 8:46 remaining. The Eagles would lead the rest of the way.

Shackeel Butters (SR/Freeport, Bahamas) completed his sixth straight double-double and eighth this season with 14 points and 16 rebounds.

EJ Anderson (FR/Little Rock, Ark.) led the Eagles off the bench with 21 points. Daniel Cabassa (SR/Bronx, N.Y.) was also in double figures with 10, and Jaymes Jackson came off the bench to score his 11.

RJ Wright led all scorers with 26 points.

Up Next

The Eagles are next in action as they host Ecclesia College on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Tip off is scheduled for 7 p.m.