Panthersgrab a dramatic overtime victory in the battle of the SCAC tops teams

A guest post by BSC Senior Kenan Le Parc.


What a sensational game this was! The BSC Men’s basketball team managed to come back to ensure the overtime win against Colorado College. The game did not start off so well for the Panthers who were quickly led 0-8 after 4 minutes into the game. Colorado College’s lead even rose to 12 points in the first half (13:58 on the clock). At the end of the first period, the score was 36-27 for the visiting team. However, a pumped BSC team came back to the court for the second period. Junior Jasen Jonus led his team as he scored 16 points in the second half. Jonus managed to remain calm when he was sent to the line for three free throws with 19 seconds left in the game at the score of 73-70. Jonus successfully shot his three attempts and tied the game. In overtime the Panthers quickly took the lead and outscored their opponents 20-7. The final score 93-80, allows BSC to rise to 12-1 (6-1 SCAC). This victory also allows BSC to have their 25th win in a row at the Bill Battle Coliseum. The Tigers lose their first conference game and fall to 10-6 (6-1 in the SCAC).


The Panthers were led by Jasen Jonus with a 26 points career high. Sophomore Kevin Kegarise also recorded a career high with 19 points. Sophomore Blaise White also recorded 19 points on the game. Junior Zac Richards scored another 16 points, which also ties his career high. White also led the Panthers in rebounds (7) and assists (4).

For Colorado College, Nick Rose led his team with 25 points scored, followed by Ryan Milne (15) and Ben Foley(13). Brady Ohlsen led the Tigers in rebounds with 11.

BSC shot an impressive 56.0 percent (28-of-50) from the field, 42.9 percent (12-of-28) from three-point range, and 75.8 percent (25-of-33) at the free throw line. The Tigers recorded 44.8 percent (30-67) from the field, 39.1 percent (9-23) from three-point range and 78.6 percent (11-14) at the line.


BSC out-rebounded Colorado College with 38 rebounds against the Tiger’s 27. On the other hand, BSC committed more turnovers than Colorado College with 18 against the Tigers’ 13.


BSC’s next game will be on the road as they face Millsaps on the 21st and Hendrix on the 23rd. Southern next home games will be the following weekend as BSC take on Southwestern (Jan. 28th, 8pm) and Trinity (Jan. 29th, 8pm).


Picture provided by Libby Schamp

Game at University of New Orleans

Due to the winter weather that came through the South yesterday, the game scheduled to be played at the University of New Orleans for January 11th has been postponed.
We will post the information about the date and time it is rescheduled as it is agreed upon by both teams.

Panthers win again

The Panthers' extended the home winning streak, and gained a place tied atop the SCAC standings with a home game victory over the Rhodes Lynxx on Saturday. You can check out the full story on this game by clicking on THIS LINK
BSC returns to action with another pair of home games this weekend.The Panthers are at home this weekend, taking on Austin College, Friday at 8 p.m., and Colorado College, Sunday at 2 p.m. in Bill Battle Coliseum.
Make plans to come out and support your Panthers.

Meet The Panthers: Jason Holland

Meet The Panthers: another segment with Griffin and Nick

We recorded this with Griff and Nick in the early season. I released some of it then, but I watched more this week, and as usual they kept me laughing. So enjoy.

Weekend Update

The Panthers continued their winning ways with a pair of home conference wins last weekend. This moves the winning streak in Bill Battle to 22 games and the seaon record to 9-1. You can click HERE to read more about the victory over Oglethorpe and HERE  to read about the victory over Sewannee.
The Panthers return to the Battle for a home matchup with Rhodes this upcoming Saturday at 5 pm.
We can wait to see you at the next game!

ESPN's Fran Fraschilla Visits Bill Battle Coliseum

Fran Fraschilla was in Birmingham on Monday to speak to the Birmingham Tipoff Club at its first Basketball Luncheon of the year. On the way, he stopped into campus to visit with Athletic Director Joe Dean and Men's Basketball Coach Mitch Cole. Fraschilla was impressed with the facilities and spoke highly of the campus and the athletic department.
If you haven't had a chance to see Coach Fraschilla on ESPN you are missing one of basketball's premier color analysts. In addition to doing Big 12 and college games on ESPN, he has become one of the world's experts on International Basketball having covered the World Championships in Turkey this past fall. You will also see him on the NBA's draft day as he reports on the top players from around the world.