ROME, Ga. – The Statesmen traveled to Western Georgia Thursday night for a GSC contest against the Shorter Hawks. Delta State traveled to Rome after defeating the Hawks at home 99-85 on January 2.

The Hawks out-shot the Statesmen percentage-wise in the first half at 44.4 percent compared to 36.7 percent. The Statesmen trailed 13-7 just around the first media timeout, but used the momentum of five three-pointers to take a 30-28 lead into the halftime break.

Delta State shot a much higher 53.8 percent in the second half and hit nine more three-pointers down the stretch. The Statesmen scored 15 points off of turnovers and scored 10 second-chance points for the game in their 77-65 win over the Hawks.

Keithean Brooks led all scorers with 28 points on 10-of-14 shooting with 6 three-pointers. He also recorded 2 rebounds and a steal.
Caleb Allen hit 3 three-pointers and finished with 14 points. He also snagged a rebound and a steal.
Kolby Horace was also in double-figures with 10 points, including 2 three-point makes. He reeled in three rebounds and a steal.
Kelen Dietrich also hit 3 from beyond the arc, finishing with 9 points. Derek Moore scored 7 points and finished with a team-high 9 rebounds.

The TIP-OFF: 
Score: Delta State 77 | Shorter 65
Records: Statesmen 13-11 (11-9 GSC) | Tigers 3-21 (1-20 GSC) 
City | Venue: Rome, Ga. | Winthrop-King Centre
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STATS OF THE GAME: 

• DSU shot 44.6 percent for the game compared to Shorter's 46.2 percent
• DSU shot 42.4 percent from beyond the arc, hitting 14 of their 33 attempts
• 7 different Statesmen recorded a steal
• Delta State recorded 15 points off of UWA's 14 turnovers

UP NEXT:
The Statesmen are on the road this Saturday for a GSC game against Lee. Tipoff against the Flames on Saturday, February 17, is scheduled for 4:00 pm.