Hattiesburg, Miss.- Blue Mountain Christian competed on the road Friday night, facing the William Carey Crusaders in SSAC play. 
The Toppers showed offensive rhythm and resilience throughout the contest, ultimately falling 111–89 in a fast-paced matchup.
William Carey established momentum early, using tempo and scoring depth to build a lead, but Blue Mountain Christian continued to respond with stretches of efficient offense. 
The Toppers moved the ball well, found quality looks from the perimeter, and stayed aggressive attacking the basket as the game progressed. 
Despite the deficit, Blue Mountain Christian continued to compete on both ends, stringing together scoring runs and battling on the glass in a challenging road environment.
Offensively, the Toppers were productive throughout the night, shooting 48.5 percent from the field and 45.8 percent from three-point range, demonstrating balance and confidence against a high-scoring opponent. 
Blue Mountain Christian also generated opportunities at the free-throw line and stayed engaged on the boards, working to limit second chances and maintain pace.
Individually, Blue Mountain Christian was led by Michael Hill, who finished with 24 points, providing a steady scoring presence from multiple areas of the floor. 
Gavin Shannon recorded a strong all-around performance with 18 points and 15 rebounds, anchoring the paint and creating extra possessions. 
Jalen Boyd-Savage added 22 points, connecting on five three-pointers, while Braxton Taylor contributed 11 points as part of a balanced offensive effort. 
Esrael Yant chipped in seven points off the bench, providing energy in key stretches.
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