AMERICUS, Ga. – The Georgia Southwestern State University men's basketball team broke their two game losing skid defeating in state rival Clayton State 90-79 on Wednesday night. GSW improved to 7-1 at home this season. 

The first half was a back and fourth affair as neither team was able to gain any advantage on the other the first quarter ended with a 44-40 Hurricanes lead. The canes took control in the second half earning themselves the well earned victory.  

Christian Koonce added another record to his storied GSW career he tallied a new career-high 26 points he connected on eight of his 18 shot attempts, and made all seven of his shots from the charity stripe. Koonce also hauled in four boards, and an assist. Koonce has scored 20 or more points in consecutive games.

JaKwon Moore had an impressive game he scored 17 points he made seven of his 13 shots. Moore collected six rebounds, a steal, and three assists. Moore has scored in double figures in three of his last four games. 

Jalen Johnson was the final Canes player to tally double figures scoring 15 points he made six of his nine shot attempts. Johnson recorded three steals, five rebounds, and eight assists. Johnson has scored in double figures in six consecutive games. 

Inside the Storm

• GSW scored a season high 90 points
• The Hurricanes have won seven straight games over the Lakers
• The Hurricanes held the advantage in second chance points 20-8
• The Canes performed better in the paint outscoring the Lakers 44-38
• The Lakers held the bench point advantage 31-17

Next Up

Georgia Southwestern will stay home to host Lander University (15-4, 7-2 PBC) at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Night in the Storm Dome. This will be the final time the Canes will play Lander in the regular season the Bearcats won the first game 76-73 on Jan.6.