No. 24 ranked Titans tied the season series with the Hawks
Night of Glory: EFSC Titans Crush South Georgia in Georgia
The Eastern Florida State College men’s basketball squad capped a flawless weekend in Georgia by sweeping South Georgia State College at the B‑Mac’s Christmas Classic. The No. 24 Titans rolled into the Georgia courts with confidence, finishing the game 74-62 and tying the season series with the Hawks.
Game Highlights
- Early Fire: EFSC burst out of the gate, carving a 10‑point lead early on. Fredy‑Salam Sylla helped strip away the rest, scoring 6 of the team’s first 15 points. By the end of the first period the Titans were humming 21 points up.
- Mid‑Game Modus: After a quiet first half, the Titans launched a strong comeback: Sylla grabbed the first eight points of the second. The scoreboard still reflected a double‑digit advantage for EFSC, leaving no room for a surprise turn‑around.
- Clutch Clinks: With under two minutes ticking away, the Titans’ lead thinned to less than 10. Yet they rallied, hitting 5 of 6 free throws in the final stretch to lock in a comfortable 10‑point cushion.
- Notable Performances:
- Sylla – 18 points for the win; still on a hot streak.
- Wesley Isoje – a solid double‑double (14 points, 11 rebounds).
- Emondrek Erkins‑Ford – 11 points.
- Felipe Patino – 10 points.
What’s Next for the Titans?
The team celebrates a well‑earned holiday break before returning to Titan Field House on evening of December 31 to host Keep Striving Prep. The lights will blaze from 3 p.m., and fans can catch the action live online.