Bobcats lose to Cougars 87-81 on Senior Night

The Bobcats ended Senior Night in defeat to Columbus State 87-81. The conference match-up was the last home game for the Bobcats, who are now 17-9 overall and 7-8 in conference play.

The game was close throughout the night until midway through the second half when Columbus State University began taking the lead with excellent play from CSU point guard Ron Robinson. GCSU fought to stay in it behind three point play from senior forward Aaron Gibbs and court leadership from senior point guard Shejdie Childs. 

After a timeout with about 7:00 left and GCSU down 67-60, the team needed a boost. GCSU then went on an 8-7 run to get it to 68-74. Col. State added two on their end but GCSU responded with three more to bring it to 71-76. After a steal by GCSU Shejdie Childs on a fast break he made a smooth to Shaun Keaton to bring to within three points with 2:54 remaining.

The game moved into overtime territory with a hook shot by Clark to bring GCSU to with two, 78-80. But a three pointer by CSU Corris Portis extended the score to 78-85 and the game out of reach. Childs would make a three pointer but the damage would already be done as the Bobcats would fall in their last home game. Freshman Graham Martin finished almost near his career high with 14 points.

Shejdie Childs commented on the game and it being his last home game at GCSU. “It was a big turnout and I appreciate everything,” Childs said. “My teammates worked hard and played hard and we left it all there (on the court).” Childs finished with nine points but an amazing 10 assists.

Fellow senior Aaron Gibbs added “I wanted it bad. I know my team wanted it bad,” Gibbs said. “We just came up short.” Next week GCSU plays No. 14 Clayton State on the road, and after that the Peach Belt Conference tournament begins, but Gibbs believes that they can beat a good Lakers team and use that to propel them into the tournament. “If we can get everybody firing together, we can get on that roll…try to win that tournament.”

Head men’s basketball coach Terry Sellers commented that the team needed “more defensive stops,” but that he would immensely miss his two seniors. “They are two of the finest young men I’ve ever had the privilege to coach,” he said.

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