MOUNT VERNON, Ga. - In a challenging outing, the Brewton-Parker Barons men's basketball team faced a tough defeat against the University of West Georgia Wolves on December 17, 2025, at The Coliseum in Carrollton, GA. The exhibition game ended 70-49 in favor of the Wolves.

The first half set the tempo, with neither team taking an immediate lead amid initial scoring struggles on both sides. Matija Žužic of West Ga. broke the deadlock with a three-pointer, pushing the Wolves ahead. The Wolves capitalized on scoring opportunities, pulling ahead with a significant 11-4 lead midway through. The half ended with the Wolves up 27-21.

In the second half, despite Brewton-Parker's efforts led by Jaden Hill, who scored multiple baskets, and strong defensive stops, they couldn't narrow the gap. Although the Barons managed to tie the score several times and came within one point of West Ga., the opposing team responded each time effectively. The Wolves expanded their control, finishing with a 70-49 win.

Highlighting the individual performances, Gil Gonzalez and Abraham Garjah led the Barons with key contributions. Gonzalez managed to secure 11 rebounds along with two points and two assists, whereas Garjah provided vital support with five assists and two steals.

Head Coach Leonard Epps reflected on his team's performance, "We always love to give our guys opportunities to play against great competition. We played a strong Division I team tonight and had moments of great play. We were up by three with just over 8 minutes left and played at a high level for 32 minutes, which is a win in itself. Hopefully, this exhibition and the next one show our guys they can compete with anyone in our league as we prepare for conference play in the new year. Super proud of how our guys fought tonight."

Looking ahead, the Brewton-Parker Barons are set to face South Carolina State University in another exhibition on December 19, 2025, in Orangeburg, S.C. The Barons currently have a 9-3 record this season and will have their next regular-season game on December 29, 2025, at Gillis Gymnasium.