Reinhardt Eagles Fall Short in Final Seconds at Truett McConnell

Cleveland, GA - In a closely contested AAC clash, the Reinhardt Eagles narrowly missed out on a victory against Truett McConnell, ending with a final score of 95-98 at the Benjamin F. Brady Arena in Cleveland. Despite a valiant effort demonstrated by the Eagles' top scorers, Tee Williams, Nate Jones, and Derrick Brown, who collectively put up impressive numbers, the team could not clinch the win in a nail-biting finish.

Throughout the game, the Eagles and Bears were neck-and-neck, reflected in the halftime score of 42-43 in favor of Truett McConnell. The Eagles showed commendable resilience and team coordination. Tee Williams led with 20 points, complemented by 4 rebounds and 2 steals, closely followed by Nate Jones with 17 points, and Derrick Brown contributed 14 points along with notable rebounds and blocks. These performances underscored a solid team effort. In total, the Eagles had six hit the double-figure mark in scoring. Along with Williams, Jones, and Brown - Brasen James, Nekhi Fisher, and newcomer Bryson Hall each had 10 to help the Eagles keep it tight the entire game.

Derrick Brown continues to be impressive coming off the bench for Coach Justin Newton. He heats up quickly and is always a threat to score for the Eagles.

A key moment came with just fifteen seconds left on the clock. The Eagles had an opportunity to tie the game but missed the crucial shot to send the game to overtime. The Bears pulled down the rebound with time elapsing running out the clock and gaining the AAC win. Looking forward, the Eagles are preparing to face off against the Montreat Cavaliers in North Carolina on January 18, hoping to improve their standing of 8-7 overall and 5-3 in the conference. The AAC standings can be found at https://www.aacsports.com/sports/mbkb/2024-25/standings