H. AUSTILL PHARR GYMNASIUM | MOBILE, Ala. - For the first time in exactly one month, the University of Mobile Men's Basketball team returned to Pharr Gymnasium on Saturday, Dec. 15, hosting Truett McConnell University (Ga.) for a non-conference contest. Mobile continued the strong start to the 2024-25 season with a hard-fought 76-72 victory over the Bears, leading for the entire game and improving to 9-3 overall on the season.
Saturday's game in the Pharr was Mobile's final regular season game until early January of 2025.
Game Highlights
Mobile took control early against Truett McConnell, building an 11-point lead late in the first half and entering halftime with a 41-33 lead. The Rams shot just under 60% from the field in the first half, while the Bears managed a shooting percentage around 40% through the first 20 minutes.
Truett McConnell made a push in the second half, cutting the lead to just two points in the final minutes. However, the Rams held firm with clutch defensive stops and free throws to score the four-point victory.
Mobile finished with a 51.9% shooting line as a team, making 27-of-52 shots from the floor. Additionally, Mobile shot 42.1% from beyond the arc with eight made three-pointers against the Bears. Mobile went on to out-rebound TMU, 34-21.
The Rams' bench was a significant factor, outscoring the Bears' reserves, 36-11. Mobile's defense also played a pivotal role, recording five blocks, seven steals, forcing 10 total turnovers.
Key Performers
BJ Comer led all players with a career-high 23 points from off the bench, including clutch free throws in the final minutes to secure the win. He also contributed three rebounds, two assists, and three steals in his best performance as a Ram. Adarius Oliver followed with 14 points, shooting an efficient 6-of-8 from the floor, while grabbing five rebounds.
Ezra McKenna dominated the boards with 12 rebounds, chipping in eight points and five assists in the process. McKenna just recently surpassed University of Mobile Hall of Famer Tramaine Perry's rebound record (878) at the University of Mobile during the Rams' recent road trip, with his performance on Saturday putting him above 900 rebounds in his collegiate career.
Next Up
The Rams will use the rest of the month of December to regroup and get healthy as Mobile's next regular season game is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 4 at Faulkner University (Ala.). On Dec. 30, Mobile will face the University of South Alabama in an exhibition game at the USA Mitchell Center in Mobile, Ala., looking to upset the Jaguars for the second consecutive season. Mobile @ USA is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. CT on ESPN+.
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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.
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