Posted: Nov 05, 2015
Pioneers lose lead late, fall 87-81
Spartanburg Methodist
82
Forest Trail Academy
86
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Spartanburg Methodist | 52 | 30 | 82 |
|
Forest Trail Academy | 50 | 36 | 86 |
CHARLOTTE, NC., SMC Men's Basketball dropped their first game of the young season on Thursday 87-81 to Forest Trail Academy.
The Pioneers (2-1) held a two point lead (52-50) at the half and led by 15 with ten minutes to play but could not get enough defensive stops late to secure the road win.
Malik Gaffney (Gaffney, SC / Blacksburg High) led the Pioneers with 26 points while Warren Vinson (Rock Hill, SC / Rock Hill High) added 11 points and Marquise Simuels (Columbia, SC / AC Flora High) chipped in 10.
SMC will return home on Monday to face Walters State Community College (1-0). Tip off is schedule for 7:30pm and follows the women's game at 5:30pm.
