PENSACOLA, Fla. - Coastal Alabama - South Men's Basketball could not slow a high-powered Pensacola State offense on Thursday night, Dec. 4, falling 106-83 on the road in a non-conference matchup. Despite four Coyotes reaching double figures and a strong showing from beyond the arc, Pensacola State's efficient shooting and second-half push proved too much to overcome as the Pirates sweep Coastal - South across two games this season.
The loss on Thursday is the third consecutive for the Coyotes, with opponents surpassing 100 points in each game. The overall record falls to 2-8 this season as non-conference play continues next week.
How It Happened
Pensacola State shot 53.6% from the field and 74% at the free-throw line while forcing 20 Coyote turnovers on Thursday. Coastal - South countered with 11 made three-pointers and 19 assists on 31 made baskets but was unable to match the home team's pace.
Josh Williams led Coastal Alabama - South with a standout 30-point performance, going 10-for-21 from the field and 7-for-11 at the free-throw line while adding eight rebounds and a block. AJ Thompson followed with 11 points, eight rebounds, and five assists in 29 minutes.
Micah Medley provided an efficient spark off the bench with 11 points on 5-of-7 shooting, while Jaden Champion added 12 points, two assists, and two steals. Jacob Evans pitched in four points, four rebounds, and two assists, and Makhi Jones contributed a balanced line with four points, three rebounds, and three assists.
As a team, the Coyotes shot 44.3% from the floor and 40.7% from three-point range, knocking down 11-of-27 attempts. Coastal - South also totaled 32 rebounds, eight steals, and four blocks in the effort.
Another Record-Breaking Performance Ahead?
Coastal Alabama - South returns to action next week looking to bounce back and build on Thursday's offensive production. The Coyotes are set to host the University of Mobile (Ala.) JV squad on Dec. 11, scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. CT tip in Jack Robertson Arena.
The Coyotes set a new single-game program record with 155 points scored against Mobile's JV team back on Nov. 17 of this season. Next Thursday's game against the Rams will be aired live on JockJive.com.
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