BAYAMON, Puerto Rico - The St. Mary's College of Maryland men's basketball team (3-6) started their holiday break by traveling to Puerto Rico to take on Birmingham Southern College (4-7) in the Puerto Rico Tournament. The Seahawks were edged by the Panthers 84-82.

St. Mary's College - 84, Birmingham Southern - 82

How It Happened

• St. Mary's College jumped out to a 7-0 lead with a three ball from Justin Milstead and four points from Gary Grant. Next, the Panthers outscored the Seahawks 9-3 to cut the St. Mary's College lead to 10-9. Jalen Hayes slowed the Panthers momentum when he drained a three-pointer to extend the Seahawk lead to 13-9. 

• The Seahawks and Panthers exchanged blows for most of the first half until Birmingham Southern held a slim 40-39 advantage with 2:43 remaining. However, the Panthers finished the half strong by outscoring the Seahawks 8-2 and the Seahawks headed into halftime trailing 48-41.

• The Seahawks rallied to begin the second half and evened the score at 55-55 with 15:29 remaining. Jack Foley sunk a layup, drew a foul, and drained the ensuing free throw to even the score. Minutes later, St. Mary's College grabbed their first lead of the half when Reggie Rouse tallied a layup to put the Seahawks up 60-58 at the 10:56 mark of the second half.

• St. Mary's College held an 88-79 lead with 1:59 remaining and the Panthers cut the lead to one with a layup and made jumper. The Seahawks failed to convert on their next offensive possession and the Panthers drained a three-pointer with nine seconds left to pick up the victory.

Inside the Box Score

• Grant had an impressive game with a double-double, leading the Seahawks with 28 points and 16 rebounds. Hayes followed with 13 points, finishing three-of-four from beyond the three-point arch. 

• Tryllian Young led the Seahawks with three steals, while Milstead collected two. Grant recorded the lone block for the Seahawks.

• Calvin Bak led the Panthers in scoring with 23 points.

Up Next for the Seahawks

• Dec. 21 vs. Augsburg | 8:30 p.m. | Puerto Rico Tournament

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