Monday, February 16, 2009

Indians halt 2-game Region X skid with exciting win at home


Travis Wilkins hammers one home late in second half


The Indians lead by as much as 10-points in the first half against Guilford Tech but sloppy play let the Knights get back into the game before the half.

With 1:53 left before the half the Indians lead 42-37 but after several turnovers by the Indians the Knights trailed by two at the half, 46-44.
In the second half, the Knights held the lead throughout but with 51.8 seconds left in the game the Indians would finally get back in the game and tie the score 88-88.
It would be Bryant Julious that would give the Indians the go ahead lead with 20.3 seconds left in the game 90-88.
14.2 seconds left Guilford Technical College had one last chance to tie or take the lead, on a three point shot that just missed, the Knights hopes were dashed as the Indians held on for the win.
The final was USC Salkehatchie 90, Gilford Technical College 88.
After the game USC Salkehatchie head coach Travis Garrett said, " Once again, not the best basketball we have played this year. I am still very concerned with our level of intensity, if it doesn't get better we will be in trouble come tourney time. We have yet to play or best basketball but time is running out, they have to want to win and I am hopeful the light will come on soon and they will see it is up to them to determine their fate."
The Indians are now 12-14 on the season and 8-4 in Region X play.
To get the complete recap of this game and pictures from the game, go to http://www.uscsalkathletics.com/