GEORGETOWN, Texas – The Pirates led by 14-points in the second half but gave up the lead with 19 seconds remaining before snagging it back to defeat Austin College 86-85 Friday night.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Southwestern shot out of the gate and quickly took command of the lead.
• By the eight minute mark SU's lead had reached double-digits, 28-18, and they took an eight point lead into the locker room at halftime, 43-35.
• Fast break points and points off turnovers early in the second half allowed Southwestern to increase their lead to 14, 62-48, with 14:15 on the clock.
• Austin College went on a run and pulled within two, 66-64, with 9:32 remaining.
• After two free throws by AC's Brian Baehl to take the lead 85-84 with 19 seconds left, Ryan Ogden matched the effort to give SU the lead again 86-85 with four seconds remaining. Austin College wasn't able to get a shot off in the final seconds as the Pirates took the win.

STATISTICAL STANDOUTS

• Zachary Whitlock: 21 points, 8-9 FG, 8 rebounds
• Ryan Ogden: 17 points, 2-3 FG, 13-16 FT, 8 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 blocks
• Chris Lee: 16 points, 6-8 FG, 2-2 3PT, 4 steals

BREAKDOWN

• Field goals: SU 54.7% (29-53), AC 44.6% (29-65)
• 3-point: SU 40% (6-15), AC 45.5% (5-11)
• Free throws: SU 73.3% (22-30), AC 71% (22-31)
• Rebounds: SU 28, AC 40
• Turnovers: SU 12, AC 14

UP NEXT

Southwestern improves to 4-9 overall and 1-1 in the SCAC. They remain at home to host the University of Dallas (5-5, 1-1) tomorrow at 4 pm.