AMERICUS, Ga. -- Georgia Southwestern State University freshman forward Jaylen Jordon had his best game as a Hurricane in a losing effort as Young Harris defeated GSW, 86-75, in the Storm Dome Saturday night.

Jordon had is best scoring output of his young career with 18 points and six rebounds. He was one of four players who scored in double digits, joining Phillip Burwell, Devon Higgs and Jordan Johnson. 

Georgia Southwestern dropped to 9-10 on the season and 2-8 in Peach Belt Conference play. 

Inside the Storm

• The Hurricanes led 29-22 with 3:35 left in the first half for their largest lead of the night
• 21 lead changes in the game
• The score was tied 67-67 with 3:44 remaining
• GSW finished with the advanage in shot percentage 52.9-46.2
• GSW finished with the advantage in 3-point shooting percentage 57.1-36.8
• Only game GSW shot better this season was Nov. 22 at Albany State when the Hurricanes connected on 73.3 percent from 3-point range and 66 percent overall
• Young Harris drained 31 free throws (73.8%) while GSW made 13 (59.1%) 
• Higgs and Burwell have hit double figures in scoring in two of the last three games
• Johnson has scored double digits in two consecutive games

Next Up

Georgia Southwestern will be on the road as they take on Clayton State (2-17, 0-9 PBC) for the first half of their two-game season series. The Hurricanes have won the last 4 games against Clayton State and hope to keep the streak going at the Loch. The teams will tip off 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday.