The USC Salkehatchie Indians came into tonight's contest knowing it was now or never. The Indians currently in 3rd place in Region X would need a win tonight against SMC and a win Wednesday against Aiken Tech if they wanted a shot at the Region X title.
"We have to come to play, tonight could determine a lot of things going into the Region X tournament in a few weeks. I told our kids in the locker room, it's now or never and it's up to you," said USC Salkehatchie head coach Travis Garrett.
The Indians came out with a renewed energy that hasn't been seen in some time and after going back and forth throughout the first half, they lead 41-39 at the half.
Coach Garrett said, " We have to keep in going in the second half, we have only gotten seven rebounds as a team. We have to stop them from having second and third chances."
In the second half, SMC jumped out to an 8-point lead but the Indians closed it down with 6:30 left 69-69.
The Indians then went on and 8-point run and never looked back.
The final score was USC Salkehatchie 89, Spartanburg Methodist 75.
They are now 16-10 on the year and 6-4 in Region X play.
"We played well tonight but I still want us to play better defense at times, we can't rest on one game. I told the guys when the final buzzer sounded, I was already looking towards Aiken Tech," said Coach Garrett.
Leading USC Salkehatchie-
Jimmy Givens 28
Montel Baines 20
Quincy Washington 16
Leading Spartanburg Methodist
Travis Black 18
Dajohn Rowland 17
Ronell Crockett 11
The Indians will be back in action Wednesday night against Aiken Tech at HOME, tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm
