LIVINGSTON, Ala. —A 17-3 scoring run on the final five minutes of the contest powered West Florida to a 66-54 win over the University of West Alabama in men’s hoops action at Pruitt Hall on Monday night.

With both teams searching for that elusive first win in the Gulf South Conference, the two squads played an evenly matched first half as the Tigers led by as many as nine points with just over ten minutes left in the opening frame.  UWA’s offensive charge was led by junior Kevin Johnson, who turned in 11 of his 15 points in the first half.  Johnson was also credited with seven rebounds in the half.  The Akron, Ala.-native turned in his fourth double-double of the season with his team-high ten rebounds.  UWF grabbed its fourth lead of the first frame at the 4:42 mark of the period.  The Argonauts took a slim two-point, 27-25 lead at the intermission.

The Blue and Green’s Charles Bouie scorched the nets in the second half, scoring 17 of his game-high 19 points in the final period.  Bouie finished one rebound shy of a double-double.  As a team, UWF turned in a 55 percent shooting night in the second period.  Kenny Holmes registered eight points while Ryan Henry and Deondre Boynton each added seven points.

Senior guard Michael Billings posted double figures with 10 points.  Chris Malone pitched in nine points in the setback.

UWA returns to the hardwood on Saturday, Feb. 2, traveling to Montevallo.  Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m.  The game will be carried live on the radio dial at Y 104.9 FM with Jason Gardner describing all the action.