LIVINGSTON, Ala. – The University of West Alabama men’s basketball team toppled Southeastern Bible College out of Birmingham, Ala., 90-36 on Friday night at Pruitt Hall on the UWA campus. 

The Tigers (3-6) jumped out to a 10-point advantage 12 minutes deep into the opening half and closed out the period with a 17-2 scoring run to take a 39-21 margin into the dressing room and cruise to its largest margin of victory of the 2007-08 campaign.  UWA connected on 49 percent from the field in the opening frame while holding the Sabers (5-7) to just 24 percent shooting.  Senior Michael Billings tallied 13 of his 18 points in the first half.  The Albany, Ga.-native also dished out four assists in the contest.

UWA continued the hot shooting in the second half, scorching the nets with a 61 percent shooting clip.  The Red and White took advantage of 23 SBC miscues, scoring 31 points off Saber turnovers.  The Tigers turned in a season-low nine turnovers in the win, while dishing out a season-best 19 assists.

Junior Maurice Naylor led all scorers with 19 points and a game-high 11 rebounds in 28 minutes of action.  Junior Brian Murphy added 12 points in the affair along with five assists. 

John Maul led the Sabers of SBC with 11 points in the setback.

UWA will break from competition for a 10-day period before suiting up at Clark Atlanta on Tuesday, Dec. 18.  Tip off is set for 6:30 p.m. CST.