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Avery Taggart
Derek Livingston
59
Ark.-Fort Smith UAFS 6-6,0-3 Mid-America Intercollegiate
70
Winner Pittsburg St. PittSt 7-5,3-0 Mid-America Intercollegiate
Ark.-Fort Smith UAFS
6-6,0-3 Mid-America Intercollegiate
59
Final
70
Pittsburg St. PittSt
7-5,3-0 Mid-America Intercollegiate
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Ark.-Fort Smith UAFS 26 33 59
Pittsburg St. PittSt 35 35 70

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Pitt State Posts 70-59 Victory Over UAFS

PITTSBURG -- Jordan Frison led three Pittsburg State University men's basketball players in double figures with 15 points as the Gorillas posted a 70-59 victory over the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith Thursday (Jan. 2).

The Gorillas (7-5, 3-0 MIAA) remained unbeaten in MIAA play with the win while the Lions (6-6, 0-3 MIAA) remained winless in conference action.

Frison dished out seven assists and grabbed five rebounds to go along with his game-high scoring total. Avery Taggart (12) and Tanner Mans (11) also scored in double figures. Taggart added a team-leading eight rebounds.

The Gorillas rushed out to a 20-2 lead to start the game. Pitt State limited UAFS to nine points over the first 13 minutes of the game before settling for a 35-26 halftime advantage.

The Gorillas will return to action Saturday (Jan. 4) by hosting Northeastern State University at 3:30 p.m.
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