JACKSON, Miss. – Keith Harris surpassed his previous career-high for 35 points against Belhaven University Tuesday afternoon.  Fellow Owl Tavonta Jones scored an additional 20 in the match-up but it was not enough for the victory. The W men's basketball team fell 95-86 versus the Blazers in Heidelberg Gymnasium.

 Leading his team in rebounding, senior guard Jonte Moultrie pulled down nine boards. He also recorded three assist and two steals. Aiding his team offensively, sophomore Quinn Williams tallied a team-high five assists with five rebounds.

The W (2-9) played well on the floor, making 33-of-69 (47.8 percent) field goals and 8-of-22 (36.5 percent) in three-point range. Belhaven (2-5) went 29-of-60 (48.3 percent) from the floor and 10-of-26 (38.5 percent) from beyond the arc. At the line, the Owls made 12-of-20 (60.0 percent) while the Blazer shot 93.1 percent, making 27-of-29.

Belhaven edged out The W in rebounding, 38-35, while the Owls won the turnover battle, forcing 22 Blazer miscues and having only 17. The W outscored Belhaven in points off turnovers, 21-29, points in the paint, 21-12, and bench points 48-41, but the Owls were never able to gain the lead.

After being down 18 points with eight minutes left in the game, Harris made a layup and free-throw to get within 15. Jones made back-to-back layup less than a minute later to cut the Belhaven lead to 76-65. The two teams close the game trading points but The W was unable to close the gap.

The Owls men's basketball team returns home on Thursday, Dec. 19 when they host Blue Mountain College. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.