MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Despite Chappelle Whitney posting a career-high of 30 points, the Auburn University at Montgomery Warhawks men's basketball team (3-9, GSC: 1-5) fell just short against the Christian Brothers Buccaneers (2-7, GSC: 2-4) 69-64 on Saturday evening from Memphis, Tenn.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
First Half
Whitney wasted no time getting the Warhawks on the board when he drilled a triple and followed up with a layup.
 
A tie at 14-14 was broken by Jayden Doyle's layup, but the exchange of points continued as CBU tied it back up at 18 points apiece.
 
The Bucs scored the next four points to take the advantage, however, Whitney responded with four points of his own to keep the score even. 
 
Once again, the home team edged ahead, taking a 30-24 lead before the final media timeout of the first half.
 
Colby Williams and Whitney combined for six points before the clock expired, but the Buccaneers held a 36-31 cushion at the halftime break.
 
Second Half
Christian Brothers came out strong in the second half, extending their lead to 44-35. Another deep ball from Whitney brought AUM back within six points, but that is where the difference stayed for a majority of the second half.
 
C. Williams nailed a jumper just after the 10 minute mark to make the score 56-53, but CBU added four more points to stay ahead.
 
Whitney's bucket with 6:45 left to go followed by his pair of free throws cut the orange and black's deficit to just one point at 60-59.
 
Doyle drew a foul and made one of his shots to even the score at 60-60, before some back and forth tied up the score at 64 points apiece with less than a minute to go.
 
The home team made a layup to lead 67-64 with 31 seconds on the clock, giving AUM one final change to even the score.
 
Ultimately, the Bucs' defense held sturdy and the Warhawks were forced to foul, resulting in a 69-64 final score with Christian Brothers walking away with the win.
 
NOTABLES

• Chappelle Whitney recorded a career-high of 30 points, the most any Warhawk has scored since Malachi Rhodes posted 31 against West Florida in the 2024 GSC Conference Tournament. Additionally, his 11 rebounds completed his second double-double of the season.
• Colby Williams finished with 13 points and four rebounds.
• Jayden Doyle posted 11 points, eight rebounds, two assists, and two blocks.
• AUM scored 42 points in the paint and just five off the bench.

 
UP NEXT
The Warhawks will be back in action after the holiday break when they will take a short trip face the Montevallo Falcons on Sunday, Jan. 4 at 4 p.m.



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