William Carey defeated Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 113-82 in a men’s college basketball game Saturday in Tifton, Georgia. The Crusaders built a double-digit lead in the first half and pulled away late to secure the victory, according to team sources.
Assistant coach Phillip McCray praised the team’s effort, saying, “We have the potential to be a pretty good team. We just have to be willing to do all the little things all the time, and we have to stick to that throughout the many ups and downs the season. I love how we look when we’re playing hard and playing together. That’s when we’re at our best.”
The game was tied at 4-4 early before William Carey went on a 13-6 run to take a 17-10 lead with 12:07 remaining in the first half. The Stallions kept it close briefly, trailing 29-24, but the Crusaders responded with a 29-13 surge before halftime to lead 58-37. Jamar Jenkins scored multiple three-pointers during the run, including back-to-back shots in the closing minutes, while Anthony Robinson added points inside and free throws to end the half.
Coming out of the break, William Carey continued to pour it on. Jenkins made two quick free throws, Javeon Gordon hit a three, and Randarius Hughes scored on a second-chance layup, pushing the lead past 30 points just three minutes into the second half. The Crusaders extended their advantage with contributions from Malik Franklin and Arzika Seibou, who made mid-range jumpers and transition dunks, reaching a 92-53 lead with 10 minutes remaining.
William Carey maintained a lead of at least 30 points for the remainder of the game. Jenkins finished with 24 points, followed by Seibou with 18, Robinson with 15, Franklin with 14, and Hughes tallying a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. The Crusaders’ next game is scheduled for Jan. 22 against Brenton-Parker at Clinton Gym, with tipoff set for 7:30 p.m.
