Memphis TN – January 28, 2006 - Crichton College Comets came out on the winning end of a thrilling conference game Tuesday. It was a low scoring defensive battle from the start with neither team being able to run build a large lead. The Comets made a small run to close the half and go up five with the score at 30-25.

The second half remained the same as neither team was able to score over 26 points. Crichton was able to build a better than 10 point lead and keep it for most of the second half. However Freed Hardeman would storm back late on the strength of two Nathan Aaron three point baskets. With four seconds remaining Crichton found themselves up two and needing one more defensive stop to seal the deal. Freed Hardeman came out of the time out and got a good look to tie and had the chance for a tip in. The tip in chance turned into a offensive goal tend and the Comets escaped with a quality road win in conference and a spot alone atop the TranSouth.

Jonathan Loe was the only Comet in double figures with 20 matching his league leading average. Loe also pulled down 7 boards all coming on the defensive end. Kristopher Smith and Nathan Aaron both scored 12 for the Lions. The 53 points scored for Crichton was the lowest point total for the season while the 51 points allowed by Crichton was also a season low. Crichton held the Lions to 33% shooting from the floor and only 29% from behind the arc.

Final Score: Crichton 53 - Freed Hardeman 51

Player of the Game: Jonathan Loe

Next up the Comets will host a 1-2 in conference battle for first place as they welcome Union University to the Mid South Coliseum. Tip off is at 7:00 p.m.

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