SAINT LEO, Fla. – The Saint Leo men's basketball team lost its season-opener at home versus Fort Valley State in non-conference play in the first day of the South Region Crossover on Friday night.
The Lions were led by junior
Jamarcus Brown, who scored 13 points and grabbed eight boards with two assists and one block. Redshirt senior
Blaise Vespe recorded 12 points and collected seven rebounds and denied a pair of shots. Senior
Cooper Frith scored 11 points and dished out three assists. Freshman
Ethan Bevis posted 10 points and six rebounds.
Heading into halftime, the Wildcats held a slight 29-27 advantage, however, Fort Valley State scored 52 points in the second half en route to a win.
The Lions return to action tomorrow, Saturday, November 14 as it hosts Tuskegee in the final day of the South Region Crossover, presented by Hilton Garden Inn at 7 p.m.
