No. 4 Florida Southern Outlasts Pirates, 80-70

SAVANNAH, Ga. - The No. 4-ranked Florida Southern Moccasins received a game challenge from the short-handed Armstrong Atlantic State Pirates, but pulled away late to pick up an 80-70 men's college basketball victory on Sunday afternoon at Alumni Arena.

The Mocs (5-0) led by just two, 61-59, with 6:01 remaining, but went on a 17-7 run over the next four minutes - featuring four Brandon Jenkins three-point shots - to open up a 78-66 advantage and go on for the 10-point win over the Pirates (2-2).

Due to injuries, AASU suited up just seven men for the contest, but got plenty of production from senior Patrick Shokpeka, who hit 11-of-20 shots from the floor, including two-of-three three-pointers, en route to a career-high 28 points. Sophomore Chris Vanlandingham added 14 points and freshman Arris Brundidge notched 12 points for the Pirates.

Florida Southern's Jenkins finished the day 10-of-14 from the floor, including 6-of-8 on three-pointers, en route to 26 points for the Mocs. John Thompson added 16 points and nine rebounds, while Rion Rayfield added 15 points, nine assists and three steals.

The Pirates face their second top-10 ranked foe in a week when AASU opens up its Peach Belt Conference season with a 7:30 p.m. game at No. 6 Augusta State on Saturday, December 5, in Augusta.