GAFFNEY, S.C. – The Georgia Southwestern State University men's basketball team bounced back after losing its last game with a 70-64 victory over the University of Limestone Sunday afternoon at the Timken Center.

 Phillip Burwell and Reggie Raynor had big games as each recorded a team-high 18 points, while each shooting 66, and 55.6 percent from the field respectfully. They were two of three Hurricanes to finish in double figures in scoring, along with Jamari Dean.

 GSW improved its record to 9-8 on the season and 2-6 in Peach Belt Conference play.

 Inside The Storm

• The largest lead of the afternoon was seven points held by GSW (42-33)
• GSW was in front 53 percent of the game
• Bench points favored the Hurricanes, 17-9
• Burwell has scored double-digit points in 9 straight games

 Next Up

Georgia Southwestern will be back home to take on Columbus State (9-9, 2-6) for the first half of their two-game season series. The Hurricanes lost the last meeting to the Cougars. The teams will tip off at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.