The Rollins Tars (1-0) fresh off a thrilling 80-76 victory over host Clark Atlanta Friday will take on Paine (August,Ga.) Saturday in day two of the SSC/SIAC cross over.
Rollins used the senior leadership of Scott Schuette and Chris Uhle, some big 3-pointer's and a big steal by Schuette to secure a victory Friday. Jeff Meton (eight points and six rebounds.)- Alex Blessig (12 points.) and Sharif Almulla (16) also came up big in a hostile environment at Epps Gym.
Paine saw a 16 point lead in the last four minutes slip away in a four point loss to Florida Tech. Paine was 17-12 and 11-7 in the SIAC a season ago. Paine like Rollins was picked to finish in a tie for seventh in there conference pre season.
The Lions are led by Kendric Taylor and Alfonso Davis. Taylor averaged 13.5 points and 5.5 rebounds a game a season ago. Davis put up 7.6 points a night. Arnaz Lias returns for his senior season as the Lions restarting center. He scored 5.3 points and grabbed 3.5 rebounds a contest a year ago. Markees Walker played in 25 games last season and will run the point for the Lions. You can catch all the action on the Gieco Tars Sports Network at 91.5 FM WPRK Winter Park and worldwide at RollinsSports.com. Jim "Shooter" Ferro will have the call.
The line presented by JuanBernalSportsBooks.com:
Rollins by 6.5
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