Stetson defeats Lipscomb 91-83

Stetson Hops Past Lipscomb in Thrilling Conference Showdown

The Stetson Hatters dominated their home crowd, notching an 8-point victory over the visiting Lipscomb Bisons on Saturday night at Edmunds Center.

Despite trailing by 18 points midway through the game, Stetson's Jamie Phillips Jr. led a stunning comeback, scoring 12 points in the second half to propel his team to a 91-83 win. The senior guard finished with an impressive 30 points, including 5 three-pointers on 9 attempts.

The Hatters' rebounding effort was also noteworthy, as Finley Sheridan hauled in 7 boards and chipped in 10 points off the glass. Teammate Kyle Singleton contributed 12 points, while Chris Smith added 11 to round out Stetson's balanced attack.

Lipscomb struggled from beyond the arc, converting just 2 of 5 three-point attempts. The Bisons' Grant Asman led all scorers with 21 points, but was also responsible for several turnovers that contributed to his team's demise.

Stetson's strong defense played a crucial role in their victory, holding Lipscomb to just 45% shooting from the field and forcing 14 turnovers. The Hatters' high-pressure defense caused problems for Asman and company all night long, limiting them to just 28 points in the first half.

The game's largest lead belonged to Stetson, which extended its advantage to as many as 19 points early in the second half. Despite a late surge from Lipscomb, the Hatters maintained their composure and cruised home for the hard-fought win.

With the victory, Stetson moves into sole possession of third place in the conference standings, while Lipscomb falls to 5th. The Bisons will look to bounce back on Wednesday against [insert opponent], while Stetson prepares to face [insert opponent] on Thursday.

For now, the Hatters are basking in the glory of their hard-won win, and Phillips Jr.'s impressive performance is a big reason why.