DAHLONEGA, Ga. (Nov. 14, 2026) – Despite four players scoring in double figures, the Savannah State University men's basketball team dropped a 90-82 decision to Emmanuel University on Saturday afternoon in their final game of the Conference Crossover Challenge at the University of North Georgia Convocation Center.
The Tigers (0-2) were led by
Braylon Jackson, who finished with a team-high 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the field. Jackson also collected five rebounds, four assists and three steals.
Bryce Scurlark added 19 points, connecting on four three-pointers, while
Zion Davis contributed 12 points and
Michael Swift chipped in 10 points, six assists, five rebounds and three steals.
Savannah State got off to a strong start offensively, shooting 50 percent from the field in the opening half. The Tigers established their presence inside, scoring 22 points in the paint while holding Emmanuel to 35.7 percent shooting before intermission.
The Tigers built a nine-point advantage midway through the opening period, but Emmanuel battled back as both teams entered the locker room tied at 34-34.
The second half featured an offensive surge from both teams, with Savannah State scoring 48 points while Emmanuel poured in 56 to secure the eight-point victory.
Savannah State shot an impressive 58.8 percent (18-of-34) from the field in the second half and finished the contest shooting 51.6 percent (32-of-62) overall. The Tigers also connected on seven three-pointers and recorded 23 assists on their 32 made field goals.
However, Emmanuel capitalized at the free-throw line, converting 31 of its 35 attempts compared to Savannah State's 11-of-16 performance. The Lions also took advantage of 20 Tiger turnovers, converting them into 28 points.
Savannah State held a 40-30 advantage in points in the paint and outrebounded Emmanuel 30-28. The Tigers also recorded 11 steals and collected 13 offensive rebounds.
Jordan Mikell provided an efficient performance for Savannah State, scoring eight points on a perfect 4-of-4 shooting from the field while adding four rebounds, three assists and a blocked shot.
Emmanuel (2-1) was paced by Miles Clanton, who recorded a game-high 28 points and nine rebounds. Justin Skelton added 17 points, while Sam Thacker finished with 15 points and six steals. Isaac Jones contributed 14 points, and Cooper Glover added 12.
The Lions finished the afternoon shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 88.6 percent from the free-throw line.
Savannah State will return to the friendly confines of Tiger Arena for its 2026-27 home opener and Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) opener on Thursday, November 19, against LeMoyne-Owen. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
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