PETERSBURG, VA --The Saint Augustine's men's basketball team kept West Chester (PA) to just 19.2 percent from 3-point range in a 5-for-26 shooting performance, but fell 68-61 to the Golden Rams at Virginia State University's Multipurpose Center on Friday as part of the PSAC/CIAA Challenge.

The Falcons (0-1) had three players score in double figures, led by Jalen Williams, who had 15 points. MacNasa Hughes tacked on 13 points, two steals and two blocks and Nemo Johnson helped out with a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds.

The Saint Augustine's offense was very productive from downtown, making eight threes on 24 attempts. Hughes was the most prolific shooter for the Falcons, draining three treys in the contest.

The Saint Augustine's defense caused its share of mistakes in Friday's game, forcing 14 West Chester (PA) turnovers while committing 13. Those takeaways turned into 16 points on the offensive end of the floor. Jordan Love led the way individually for the Falcons with three steals.

How It Happened

After falling behind 2-0, Saint Augustine's went on a 6-0 run with 19:11 left in the first half, culminating in a bucket from Williams, to take a 6-2 lead. The Falcons then surrendered that lead and entered halftime down 36-35.

Saint Augustine's could not pull any closer in the second half, losing by a final of 68-61. Saint Augustine's shot well from three-point range in the half, hitting four shots from deep to score 12 of its 26 points.

Game Notes

» Nemo Johnson notched a double-double for the Falcons with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
» Saint Augustine's lit it up from three point land, knocking down eight treys in the game.
» The Falcons held the Golden Rams to only 37.9 percent shooting from the field.
» The Falcons put on a passing clinic, recording an assist on 71 percent of made baskets.
» Saint Augustine's played solid perimeter defense, holding West Chester (PA) to 19 percent from three point land on 26 attempts.
» The Saint Augustine's defense forced 14 turnovers.
» The Falcons were active in affecting shots on the defensive end, tallying six blocks as a team.
» Jalen Williams led the Falcons with 15 points.
» Saint Augustine's got a game-high 14 rebounds from Nemo Johnson.