Montgomery, AL – The Dalton State Roadrunners moved to 5-0 Friday night by defeating Faulkner University 88-74. Faulkner drops to 4-1 with the first loss of the season.
The game was the first ever Dalton State game as a member ofthe Southern States Athletic Conference.
The Roadrunners came from behind in the first half to lead the Eagles 23-22. They then went up by 12 at 43-31. Faulkner scored the final points of the half to move to within seven at 43-36.
Dalton State outscored the Eagles 45-38 in the second half for the 14-point victory.
Dalton State out rebounded Faulkner 40-24. The Roadrunners hit 20 of 27 free throws (74.14%) while the Eagle connected on 11 of 16 from the charity stripe (68.8%).
Seven Roadrunners scored. Preston Earle scored 17 points and eight rebounds. LaDaris Green had 18 points and 14 rebounds. Sean Tate scored a dozen; Jamaine Burrey, 11 and Anthony Hilliard, 10. Jordan Bowling had eight points and seven rebounds.
The Roadrunners are at home Tuesday to host Tennessee Temple at Mashburn Arena. Tip-off will be at 7:30 p.m.