NASHVILLE – The Trevecca Nazarene University men's basketball team (0-7) fell to nationally-ranked #8 University of Alabama-Huntsville (7-0) in their return to Trojan Fieldhouse after a four-game road trip on Monday night.

SERIES/HISTORY: 

The 21st game in the all-time series favored the Chargers who now hold a 12-9 edge in the series. UAH has secured a victory in each of the last three contests, with the Trojans last positive result coming during the 2016 season.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The #8 ranked team in the nation flexed their muscles in the opening minute of action, securing the game's first five points. Austin Wills (JR/Benton, IL) answered for the Trojans with a 3-pointer and after a Charger layup, the home team used a 5-0 run to lead 8-7 in the opening minutes. UAH quickly recaptured the lead and extended it to as much as 13 when it was a 24-11 affair with 11:39 to play in the first half. The Trojans later erased an 11-point Charger lead during a six-minute span which saw Reed Smith (SR/Brentwood, TN) score eight of his 17 points. With under four minutes to play, back-to-back Evan Ragsdale (JR/Nashville, TN) 3-pointers made it a one possession game and then two minutes later the Trojans regained the lead when Smith hit a jump shot. UAH took a 43-38 lead into halftime. The experience of the Chargers prevailed in the second half. The first few minutes went back and forth before a Jaylon Tharpe (JR/Clarksville, TN) layup made it a three-point game (47-44) the closest the Trojans could manage it in the half. After an 8-0 run put UAH up 62-47 with 11:37 to play, the game was out of reach for Trevecca. The Chargers went on to win 80-60.

TEAM STATS BREAKDOWN

The Trojans shot 35.2% (19-54) from the field, 82.4% (14-17) from the foul line and were 27.6% (8-29) shooters from 3-point range.

The Chargers narrowly outrebounded the Trojans 35-34, while UAH nearly doubled TNU in assists, 17-9. Though UAH had more steals, 12-7, the Trojans had the edge in blocks, 3-0.

PLAYER STATS REPORT

Once again, Reed Smith led the Trojans with a team-high 17 points and five rebounds. Smith was 11-for-12 from the foul line and dished out two assists. Evan Ragsdale also reached double figures with 14 points and three rebounds.

WHAT'S NEXT

The Trojans busy week continues when they host Great Midwest Athletic Conference opponent, Tiffin University (5-3) to begin league play on Thursday.

Tip-off is set for 7:45 PM when both teams look to gain an advantage in the all-time series after protecting their respective home floors last season.

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