Emory, Va. – Limestone's men's basketball team traveled to take on Emory & Henry in a South Atlantic Conference matchup at the King Center. The Saints came away with a 90-80 victory, improving their record to 11-16 overall, 8-15 SAC, while Emory & Henry falls to 6-22 overall, 4-20 SAC.
 
Key Players:

• Sirr Hughes (Cleveland Heights, Ohio) led Limestone with 21 points, shooting 6-for-14 from the field and 3-for-7 from three-point range, while adding 3 assists and 1 steal.
• Greg McKay (Nassau, Bahamas) recorded a dominant double-double with 19 points and 16 rebounds, shooting an efficient 8-for-9 from the field.
• Trevon Payton (Lilburn, GA.) contributed 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists, making an impact on both ends of the floor.
• Railer Vargas (Venezuela) added 13 points and 5 rebounds, shooting an impressive 5-for-6 from the field.
• Isayah Owens (Inman, S.C.) chipped in with 5 points and 4 assists.

 
Story of the Game:
First Half:

• The game started off fast-paced, with both teams trading baskets. Gabe Brown opened the scoring for Emory & Henry with a three-pointer.
• McKay responded with back-to-back layups, showcasing his strength inside.
• Midway through the half, Hughes and Payton hit key shots to keep Limestone in the game as Emory & Henry took an early 19-12 lead.
• The Saints dominated the paint, scoring 24 points inside, with Vargas and McKay finishing strong at the rim.
• The game remained tight, with eight ties and nine lead changes in the first half.
• Limestone closed the half on a strong note, taking a 38-39 deficit into the break after Franklin Davis' (Landrum, S.C.) fast-break layup.

Second Half:

• The Saints came out firing, with McKay scoring a layup and throwing down a dunk in the first minute to give Limestone the lead.
• Hughes drained a three-pointer, pushing Limestone ahead 45-41.
• The Saints locked in defensively, forcing turnovers and converting in transition.
• Payton and Vargas connected on consecutive baskets, extending Limestone's lead to 59-52 at the 14-minute mark.
• Emory & Henry attempted to battle back, knocking down key three-pointers, but Limestone's rebounding advantage (40-30 total rebounds) kept them in control.
• Owens hit clutch free throws down the stretch, sealing the 90-80 win for the Saints.

 
Up Next:
Limestone will return to action on Saturday, March 1, traveling to Harrogate, TN, to take on Lincoln Memorial at 7:00 p.m. to close out the regular season.