ABILENE, Texas --- The George Fox men's basketball team traveled to face McMurry and fought hard in a heartbreaking loss, 84-83, that came down to the final possession of the game.

How It Happened

George Fox and McMurray traded shots all afternoon in a tight matchup that came down to foul shots in the second half.

The Warhawks grabbed the lead with a quick 6-2 run to start the game, but Fox fought back to tie it up at 8-8 after a Zac Schmerber trey and a pair of foul shots. Donovan Cox and James Moore helped keep the Bruins in lockstep with strong shooting performances from outside and at the half Fox trailed by one, 45-44.

The second half ended as a 39-39 draw, giving the Warhawks the win in the last five seconds. The Bruins were able to build a seven-point lead and held on to their advantage for most of the second half, but a critical defensive stand and key free throws favored McMurry in the closing moments. Fox held on to a six-point lead with under five minutes left, but the Warhawks outscored the Bruins 10-2 in the last moments of regulation to steal a one-point win on their home court. Kalu Stricklin grabbed a last-second rebound and created a good look at a last shot, but his three-point try rimmed out at the buzzer.

Top Performances

Schmerber, Moore, and Cox each tallied 12 points to lead the Bruins' balanced scoring attack, while Ritschard and Kalu Stricklin each pulled down seven boards to lead the gang rebounding effort.

What It Means

Fox falls to 2-2 on the year after a hot start and will look to rebound with a game against Hardin-Simmons across town tomorrow.

Up Next

The Bruins stay in Abilene overnight and face the Hardin-Simmons Cowboys to close out their Texas trip on Saturday, Nov. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00 pm PT.