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Bonner's last second three gives Stillman first win

December 7, 2002

TUSCALOOSA--- After starting the season with an 0-6 record the Stillman Tigers got their first victory, beating the Belhaven Blazers 81-78 on a last second Micah Bonner three pointer in overtime.

Bonner led all scorers with 19 points. Corey Stallworth followed with 18 points, making four of five three point attempts. Dallas Green added 17 points and Jermaine Young scored 13 for Stillman.

The Blazers had six double digit scores. Ahmad Moore and Kirt Arceneaux led Belhaven with 14 points each, Scott Pughsley followed with 13, Dennis Dupree and Chris Smith scored 11 points respectively and Chris Slater added 10. With this loss Belhaven falls to a 4-7 mark.

The Tigers jumped out to an early four point lead, but Belhaven took a 35-30 lead into halftime.

Stillman outscored Belhaven 40-30 in the second half sending the game into overtime. In overtime Stillman came back from a six point deficit for the win.

The Tigers will return to action Saturday, Dec. 14 as they travel to Clinton, MS to face Mississippi College. Tip off is scheduled for 3 pm.

Belhaven--- (78) Moore 14, Arceneaux 14, Pughsley 13, Dupree 11, Smith 11, Slater 10, Griffin 5.
Stillman--- (81) Bonner 19, Stallworth 18, Green 17, Young 13, Cheatham 8, Tisdale 2, Gordon 2, Threadgill 2.