MOBILE, Ala. - The University of Mobile Men's Basketball team, led by fourth-year head coach Darnell Archey, opened the 2022-23 season at home in Pharr Gymnasium on Saturday, Oct. 29 and came away with a big non-conference victory over Point University, 72-62. Mobile got revenge over the SkyHawks as Point managed a 76-72 victory over Mobile one year ago to begin the season. With the loss to the Rams on Saturday afternoon, Point falls to 0-2 on the season as Mobile opens the year at 1-0.
Rams Keep Steady Lead Over SkyHawks
Despite trailing in the first minute of the game, Mobile quickly took the lead over Point just two minutes into Saturday's ballgame and never looked back. The Rams' played excellent on the defensive side, forcing eight Point turnovers while recording six blocks and three steals in the first half alone. The SkyHawks shot just 25% from the floor and trailed the Rams by 13 at halftime. Mobile had the edge 35-22 at the break.
In the second half, Mobile's lead extended to 21 points with 12 minutes remaining. However, Point managed to make things interesting late, forcing several Mobile turnovers and capitalizing on their end of the floor. The SkyHawks cut the deficit to just five points with just under four minutes left. A well-used timeout by Mobile Head Coach Darnell Archey halted Point's momentum, however, and Mobile managed to score seven-straight points to extend their lead. The Rams eventually held off Point and win the season opener by 10 points.
Inside the Box Score
Mobile finished the game shooting 44% from the floor and held Point to a 34% shooting line. The Rams forced 15 turnovers and scored 22 points off the SkyHawks' giveaways. Mobile finished with 37 rebounds.
Individually, Trent Moye led all players by recording a career-high 23 points in the victory, shooting 8-for-13 from the floor. Moye played 28 minutes from off the bench. He connected with two of Mobile's three made three-pointers on the afternoon and was a perfect 5-for-5 at the free throw line.
Additionally, Mobile saw two players earn double-doubles in the win as Ezra McKenna finished with 14 points and 12 rebounds and DaMariee Jones concluded the evening with 16 points and 10 boards. Pooh Frazier (Corien) finished his first game as a Ram with 11 points and seven rebounds.
Overall, Mobile saw sparks from several players against Point as the team was without several key players in Saturday's season opener, including Logan Foutz and Alan Lang.
Eagles Classic Invitational
Following the 1-0 start, Mobile will play two matches next week in Pensacola, Fla. as part of the Eagles Classic Invitational hosted by Pensacola Christian College. Mobile will face Toccoa Falls College on Friday, Nov. 4 at 6:00 p.m. CT and will follow that with a Saturday afternoon game on Nov. 5 against Pensacola Christian at 3:00 p.m. CT.
About the University of Mobile
The University of Mobile is a Christ-centered liberal arts and sciences institution with a vision of higher education for a higher purpose, founded to honor God by equipping students for their future professions through rigorous academic preparation and spiritual transformation. Core values are: Christ-Centered, Academically-Focused, Student-Devoted and Distinctively-Driven. The university offers on-campus and online bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the University of Mobile is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.
For information about the University of Mobile, areas of study, admissions and more, visit umobile.edu, connect with UM on social media @univofmobile, or call Enrollment Services at 1.800.WIN.RAMS or 251.442.2222.
