Box Score MONTGOMERY, Ala. –  In a game that was never in doubt, the Lee University men's basketball team had their largest victory ever over the Auburn University Montgomery Warhawks. The Flames started the game on a 9-0 run and never looked back on the way to a 95-61 victory. It was the third straight win for the Flames has they earned their first road victory of the season. Lee improved their record to 9-7 overall and 6-6 in Gulf South Conference play.
 
Lee jumped quickly right out of the gate. In the first two plus minutes, Lee went on a 9-0 run to start the contest. Tylon Chatman had a strong first few minutes as he hit a layup and made three free throws before AUM even scored. 
 
The Flames continued to pour on the shots and soon led by 16 points at 30-14. Everyone who played in the first half scored. Nine different Flames got in the scoring column. Lee shot 68% in the first half including going 6-of-9 from long range and a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line.
 
The second half shooting was a little worse for the Flames but just barely. They shot 56% from the floor and was a perfect 3-for-3 from the free throw line. Lee kept pushing the lead out and it made it all the way to a 36-point advantage at one point. 
 
The previous largest margin of victory came in 2021 with an 83-52 win.
 
Lee was a perfect 13-of-13 from the free throw line. 
 
Willie Walton led the way with a double-double in the win. He had 18 points and ten rebounds. Zach Gray scored the most points with 19. Tylon Chatman had 17 while Ben Ritger had 12. The Flames had 12 different players enter the game and ten of them scored.
 
The Flames will head to Montevallo, Ala. to take on the University of Montevallo on Saturday. The game was moved up two hours because of weather. The two teams will tangle at 3 PM EST on January 24.
 
Coach Bubba Smith's Thoughts:
"Proud of our guys to get a win on the road, something that's hard to do and we've been close this year. I thought we played unselfish basketball and really shared it well tonight. A lot of guys contributed and made simple plays. Our PG's, Tylon and Dayveun really controlled the game and distributed the ball all night. We also did a great job on the glass and limited them to one shot. It was nice to get everyone on the floor and reward everyone who's been working hard all season."