AMERICUS, Ga. -- The Georgia Southwestern State University men's basketball team knocked off 10th-ranked Augusta University, 67-66, in a Peach Belt Conference showdown Saturday evening in the Storm Dome.

How It Happened: The Hurricanes turned in their best shooting effort of the season from 3-point range, draining 10 of 27 (37 percent), while holding Augusta to 5 of 20 (25 percent). The smothering Hurricanes defense collected six more steals, 9-3, and forced six more turnovers, 16-10. With 7-foot-1 Tyshaun Crawford in the middle, Augusta finished with a 47-35 rebounding advantage. Assists were even at five apiece.     

Who Stood Out: Kahlon Whitley led the way for GSW with 24 points behind 5 of 9 shooting from beyond the arc. He added six assists and three steals. C.J. Hood was called on for 31 minutes of action off the bench and delivered with 18 points. He made 7 of 14 shot attempts, including 2 of 4 from long range.

Augusta (3-2, 1-2 PBC) had three players score in double figures. Lee Flenor led the way with 20 points. Darren Lucas-White added 15 points. Crawford finished with 11 points and a game-high 15 rebounds.      

Up Next: The Hurricanes (5-1, 3-1 PBC) travel to Clayton State (0-4, 0-4 PBC) on Wednesday for a 7 p.m. contest.