Savannah State men’s basketball locked eyes with the face of adversity after head coach Horace Broadnax’s mid-season retirement. Broadnax was an HBCU mainstay for Savannah State who guided them to much success. However, the Tigers were ready for the challenge, picking up a 64-57 win over Morehouse College.
Following Broadnax’s retirement announcement this past Monday, the Tigers quickly shifted their attention to Wednesday’s conference battle. Despite the emotional start to the week, Savannah State faced another major challenge — an explosive Morehouse College basketball team.
The Maroon Tigers rolled into Wednesday’s matchup as winners of 5 straight games, notching notable wins over conference foes Spring Hill and Miles College. Additionally, the Maroon Tigers were ranked as the third scoring offense in the SIAC, averaging 75.2 points per game…