TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - Behind a strong first half and efficient offense, Stillman men's basketball pulled away for a 79-65 win over Oakwood University on Tuesday night, January 20.

Senior forward Brandon Howard led the Tigers with 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting, knocking down three 3-pointers and adding eight rebounds in 40 minutes. Guard Josh Price followed with 18 points, five assists and three steals as Stillman improved to 9-9 overall and 6-1 in conference play.

Stillman took control early, building a 37-24 advantage at the break and continuing to apply pressure in the second half. The Tigers turned 16 Oakwood turnovers into 22 points and owned the paint, outscoring the Ambassadors 50-42 inside. Stillman also pushed its lead to as many as 22 points after intermission.

Keaundre Cooper provided a spark on both ends, finishing with eight points on a perfect 4-for-4 from the field while piling up four steals and two blocks to fuel Stillman's defensive activity. The Tigers finished with nine steals and five blocks as a team, limiting Oakwood's perimeter efficiency while converting timely stops into scoring chances.

Oakwood was paced by Jordan Bell and Tahj Evans with 11 points apiece, while Jason Griffin added 10.

Up Next

Stillman returns home Thursday, January 22, hosting Voorhees University at 7:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to pack the stands and support the Tigers!