The USC Salkehatchie Indians saved the best for last against the Brunswick CC Dolphins today at home in Walterboro, SC.The Indians had trailed by 19-points late in the first half but fought back to pull within 8-points before the half.
In the second half, the game was once again all for the Dolphins as they extended their lead to 13-points with 6:13 left in the game.
The Indians kept pecking their way back and with 2:51 left they had pulled with 4-points. However, Brunswick CC pulled away again and lead by 9-points with 1:30 left.
Finally with 0.8 Darnell Jackson went to the boards and tied the game 88-88 and was fouled.
Jackson missed the free-throw but Mari Konate from France got the rebound and gave the Indians the lead with .05 left in the contest.
Brunswick CC had one last chance but Brandon Riley intercepted the in bounds pass to win the game.
Leading the Indians~
Brandon Riley 22
Gabe Mathis 20
Donny James 11
Javaris Jacob 13
Nate Drayton 10
Leading the Dolphins~
Michael Thompson 30
Chris Smith 19
Kevin Bobson 10
USC Salkehatchie is now 11-13 and 5-2 in Region X play.
