Box Score LIVINGSTON, Ala. -The top two defenses in the Gulf South Conference clashed on Saturday in Livingston, Ala. as the Lee University men's basketball team grinded out a 69-65 win over the University of West Alabama. The win for the Flames snapped a two game losing streak and gave them a 9-10 record overall while UWA fell to 9-11.
 
On the season, Lee gives up 68 points per game and the Tigers give up 69 and the final score fell in line. Neither led by more than six at any point in the contest. There were seven ties and 13 lead changes in the game.
 
For the second straight road contest, the Flames made more field goals and three-point shots than their opponent. Lee made 24 field goals and nine three-point shots to 22 field goals and eight three-point shots for UWA. The Flames were very efficient on the offensive end with 15 assists and only three turnovers. On the flip side, they forced UWA into nine turnovers.
 
After only attempting five free throws in the loss on Thursday, the Flames were 12-of-13 today including Tariq Daughton and Tylon Chatman converting clutch shots in the final minute. Three Flames scored in double digits in the win. Daughton led the way with 16. Zach Gray had 12 while Wilile Walton had 10. Jaylen Lemons had 22 for UWA to lead the Tigers. Lee's bench outscored UWA's 21-4 on the afternoon.
 
 The Flames will return home next week to host the red-hot Blazers of Valdosta State University on Thursday, February 6 at 7:30 PM.

Coach Bubba Smith's Thoughts:
 
"Proud of the guys today.  We got in some foul trouble but found a way to make plays down the stretch and finished the game at the free throw line. I thought our bench was really good this weekend and will be needed deep in the season. They were plus 17 in scoring today and made a huge difference, especially with their first half run. 
 
Even though we missed some easy stuff around the rim today, I thought we shared it well with 15 assists to 3 turnovers. Those extra possessions were the difference in the game."