The University of Pikeville Bears fell behind by double digits in the opening half and Shawnee State University went on to score a 79-69 win on Saturday.
Teddy Parham Jr. led the Bears, now 14-9, with a game-high 29 points. Keian Worrix added 13 and Korbin Spencer followed with 11.
The Bears will return to the Appalachian Wireless Arena to battle Lindsey Wilson College (8-15) on Thursday night. Game time is 7:30 pm.
At Portsmouth, Ohio
SCORE BY HALVES:
UP (14-9) ….27 42 – 69
SSU (14-9)…40 39 – 79
Scoring:
UPIKE (69) – Teddy Parham Jr. 5(3) 10-11 29; Keian Worrix 3(2) 1-2 13; Korbin Spencer 4(1) 0-0 11; Devin Collins 2(1) 0-0 7; Jacob Brown 1 2-2 4; and Mark Vance Jr. 1(1) 0-0 5. Totals: 16(8) 13-15 69.
Shawnee State University (79) – Latavious Mitchell 9 2-4 20; Felix Uadiale 6 1-2 13; Brandon Beavers 2(2) 2-2 12; Jaiden Guice 1(3) 0-0 11; Issac Abergut 1 2-2 4; and Tre Baumgardner III 4(2) 5-6 19. Totals: 23(7) 12-16 79.
Next up: UPIKE (14-9) vs. Lindsey Wilson College (8-15), 7:30 pm, Feb. 9.