Aiken, S.C. -- The Georgia Southwestern men's basketball team was defeated in their conference opener against the University of South Carolina Aiken Pacers.
A poor offensive first half was too much to overcome as the Hurricanes shot 1-14 from three and 4-26 overall in the first half. The Pacers didn't shoot the ball well early either, but it was enough to give the Hurricanes an 18 point deficit to climb heading into the second half.
The Hurricanes played much better in the second shooting 50.0% from both the three-point line and the field. The Pacers had a tough half shooting from three but overall kept up the same pace as the first half.
The Hurricanes could only cut down three points from their halftime deficit, finishing the game with a 15 point loss on the road. Donte Tatum was the Hurricanes leading scorer with 19 points.
GSW will play next on New Year's Eve against Middle Georgia State at 2:00 pm, before heading into the rest of their Peach Belt Conference games.
