PENSACOLA, Fla. – The West Alabama Tigers remained in contention for a Gulf South Conference Tournament berth on Monday night with a 60-49 win over West Florida on the UWF campus.

Coupled with Valdosta State’s 81-66 win over Montevallo, the Tigers can clinch the final spot on the East side of the bracket with a win over the Falcons on Saturday, March 1, at Pruitt Hall.  Tip off is set for 4 p.m.

The Tigers took their second lead of the final half at the 13:35 mark at 41-40 and never looked back thanks to a great defensive effort by the Red and White.  UWA held the Argonauts to just 30 percent from the field in the final period, connecting on just seven made baskets in the final stanza.  UWA countered the defensive effort with a 50 percent shooting mark in the second half and out-rebounded UWF 44-30 in the contest.  The Tigers avenged a 12-point 66-54 win by the Green and White at Pruitt Hall on the UWA campus.  The Red and White have won all three GSC contests on the floor of the opponent this season.

UWA put four players in double figures in scoring, led by junior Brian Murphy’s 17-point performance and 10 rebound effort.  Senior Layton Knight poured in 12 points and was credited with eight rebounds along with four steals in the affair.  He also dished out five assists.

UWA returns home on Saturday, March 1, hosting in-state rival Montevallo.  Tip off is set for 4 p.m. at Pruitt Hall.  The game will be one of the many activities in conjunction with UWA’s Super Tiger Day.