Mary Baldwin University's early lead in the first half ends up being the deciding factor in tonight's game as they put up a strong 42 points to go against Pfeiffer University's 36 points. Although the Falcons did end up scoring 2 more points than the Fighting Squirrels with a 45-43 split between the teams, it was not enough to cover the difference and MBU takes this victory home.

The home team started the game off hot as they jumped out to a 12 point lead with the score being 5 to 17 by the 12:30 mark in the first half. The Falcons didn't make it easy though as they knocked the difference down to only 2 points in the next 8 minutes of the game. Mary Baldwin had a sizable lead throughout the second half as they once were up by 16 points. Pfeiffer battled their way to end the game but ultimately fell just short of the 4 point difference resulting in another Fighting Squirrels victory

The two standouts scorers for Mary Baldwin tonight were #1, Brett Asbury and #0, Jaden Ignacio who both scored a total of 18 points for their team. Asbury shot 10 for 13 in free throws and collected 7 rebounds while Ignacio sunk 2 of his 3 three-pointers to start the second half of the game and keep the momentum up from the first half. Other key players from tonight's game were #12, Zach Sloan, who scored 11 points and #2, Luke Ogle, who aided his team's efforts with 7 rebounds.

Pfeiffer had some strong appearances in tonight's game as well. The top players for their team were #15, Daymon Beckwith who put up 17 points, #0, Alex Cunningam with 16 points, #2, Daniel Fulp with 13 points and 12 rebounds, and #30 Doug Smith with 12 points and 9 rebounds.

The Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels Men's Basketball team continue their season as they are scheduled for two home games in the next couple days. MBU hosts William Peace University tomorrow at 4:30 PM (1/13) and Southern Virginia University next Wednesday at 7:30 PM (1/17).