Mount Vernon, Ga. - The Brewton-Parker Barons triumphed over the Paine College Lions in a gripping non-conference basketball game on November 12, 2024. Despite a tense second half, the Barons managed to clinch a 75-68 victory in Mount Vernon.

From the onset, the Barons dominated the court with a commanding lead, peaking at 30 points during the first half, and concluding the half with a dominating score of 43-17. However, the Lions surged back in the second half, tightening the gap. Brewton-Parker's top scorers, Dre Burroughs, with 14 points, and Bobby Blackwell III, with contributions of 12 points, 8 rebounds, a steal, and a block, played pivotal roles in securing the win. Other notable performances included Sam Faraday-Bensley and Ferlin Joseph Jr., who contributed significantly across the board.

Coach Leonard Epps offered mixed feelings about the team's performance. "I'll never be upset with the win on the scoreboard, but we've gotta put together two halves of basketball. Anytime you turn the ball over 21 times in a game there's plenty of room for improvement. It's not all bad. We played really well in the first half and there's a lot of good things to take away from that but again we have to learn how to put together two halves of basketball before we say that we're complete team. All in all I'm happy with the win and looking forward to start off conference on Thursday," Coach Epps commented after the game.

The Barons are set to face Point University on November 14, 2024, at the Gillis Gymnasium, hoping to leverage their current momentum. With a season record now standing at 3-2, the Barons are poised to enhance their performance as they head into more challenging games. Fans left the venue invigorated, bolstered by a hard-earned win and memorable plays captured under the bright lights of the court, including pivotal moments from Zsolt Boros.