Box Score OWENSBORO, Ky. - No. 4 seed Davis & Elkins put up a big second half to eliminate No. 5 Cedarville, 80-73, in the first round of the G-MAC Tournament at the Owensboro Sportscenter.

The Yellow Jackets end the campaign with a 14-15 record.

The first half belonged to Cedarville. Kwenton Scott's layup provided a 31-18 lead with 6:05 remaining en route to a 36-27 advantage by the intermission.

After J.C. Faubion opened the second period with a three-pointer, it all changed quickly.

The Senators needed just six minutes to take over the lead, but it was tight coming down the stretch.

The Yellow Jackets were up 63-61 with 4:23 to play. D&E went off on a 10-point run and knocked off Cedarville for the third time this winter.

Faubion finished with 23 points. Robert Okoro totaled 14 points and 12 rebounds while Patrick Bain had 14 points.

TOURNAMENT INFO

Quotable: Head Coach Pat Estepp

"This was a tale of two halves. We came out ready to play, we were aggressive and set the tone early. I thought we defended well in the first half and moved the ball pretty well to get each other shots.

"But, when we came out of the locker room the wheels fell off. We had too many unforced turnovers that lead to easy baskets for them. We didn't defend very well or rebound.

"Give D&E credit. They made adjustments and came out in the second half and executed. We did not have an answer.

"I am thankful for the tremendous selfless leadership that Jason Reep and Jonny Foote provided this team. They will be missed. We have a lot coming back but we have a lot of work to do this off season."

Numbers Game:

• After running off six straight victories, the Jackets dropped their last two games - both to Davis & Elkins.
• Faubion scored over 20 points eight times.
• Okoro reached twin figures in rebounding for the sixth time and posted his second double-double.
• The nine three-pointers made was the most since hitting 11 vs. Miami Middletown on Dec. 3.
• The 20 turnovers were the second-highest of the season.
• Davis & Elkins leads the all-time series, 5-3.
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