**Southeastern Illinois College Men’s Basketball Edges Alice Lloyd College 79-77 at Visit Harrodsburg Classic**

**Harrodsburg, KY** – The Southeastern Illinois College Falcons improved to 7-2 on the season with a thrilling 79-77 victory over NAIA Varsity opponent Alice Lloyd College at the Visit Harrodsburg Classic hosted by Campbellsville University-Harrodsburg.

Freshmen starters Bryant Jenkins and Jon Harrison made their collegiate starting debuts in the contest, showcasing their potential and poise in a tightly contested game. Jenkins, a sharpshooter, delivered 19 points on an efficient 8-for-13 shooting, including 2-for-4 from beyond the arc. Harrison, a force on the boards, pulled down eight rebounds to go with five points and three assists.

The Falcons were led offensively by sophomore forward Wadang Wel, who poured in 19 points, including three triples, while adding four rebounds and two assists. Charles King contributed 18 points and four assists, making his presence felt at the free-throw line with seven made foul shots.

Freshman point guard Lukas Pigg proved invaluable in orchestrating the offense, logging 36 minutes and dishing out nine assists. His defensive stop as time expired, contesting a three-point attempt by Alice Lloyd that would have sealed the game for the opponent, secured the Falcons’ hard-fought victory.

“It was a complete team effort tonight,” said Head Coach Sam Swinford. “I’m proud of how our young guys stepped up. Bryant and Jon showed maturity beyond their years in their first starts, and Lukas came through in the clutch when we needed him most. The experience gained from a game like this is invaluable as we continue to build momentum.”

Every active Falcon saw playing time, with key contributions from reserves like Laith Hoxworth, who added three points and four rebounds, and Joel Hortin, who chipped in four points and four boards.

Southeastern Illinois College displayed balanced scoring and resilience, shooting 45.6% from the field and 40.9% from deep while controlling the glass with 37 rebounds. The win over Alice Lloyd College marks another milestone in what has been a promising start to the season.