MORRISTOWN, TN – Entering postseason play with momentum is always beneficial, and the Walters State men's basketball team will be doing that next weekend. 

Walters State celebrate Sophomore Day on Saturday afternoon and capped it off with a 65-54 victory over Jackson State. 

With the victory, Walters State closed out the regular season with a 17-13 record overall and an 8-10 TCCAA record. The Senators have now won three of their last four games. 

Sophomores Deovaunta Williams, De'Marius Boyd, Josh Jerome and Jared Carter were all recognized before the game.

"We just needed a win," Walters State coach Bill Carlyle said. "We've won three of our last four, so I am happy with that. Maybe that will get some momentum going for us. We're working daily and are still trying. 

"Jackson has upset some teams this season and plays smart and under control. If you don't defend them, they will beat you. I am happy to get out of here with a victory."

Riley Cooper led the way for Walters State in the game with 16 points. Cooper had 12 in the second half as he took over offensively. 

Along with Cooper, three other Senators scored in double figures as Destin Barker had 14 points, Ty Hurst had 13 and Izaiha Bredwood had 12. It was a season high in points for Bredwood, who got the start at point guard.

Other scorers for Walters State were Josh Jerome with six and Dowar Jioklow and Isaiah Farrior each with two. 

The Senators came out with momentum to start as they had seven score in the first 20 minutes. Hurst had eight points in the half to lead the way while Bredwood had five, Barker had six and Cooper had four. 

The Senators led 30-23 at the half after a solid 20 minutes of defense. 

In the second half, the offense and defense continued as Cooper took over with 12. Barker had eight critical points in the quarter while Bredwood had seven and Hurst had five. The Senators led by 17 with three minutes to go in the game and cruised to the victory.

Up Next:

Walters State will be back in action next weekend in Dyersburg for the TCCAA Tournament. The Senators are still awaiting what seed they will be with a chance to either be the five or six seed, depending on the outcome of Tuesday's Chattanooga State-Dyersburg State game. 

Rob Harvey

Walters State Community College

Sports Information Director

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