South Carolina Warriors 115 Jacksonville Giants 109

The Jacksonville Giants played the South Carolina Warriors Sunday afternoon at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The ABA Power Rankings through Sunday January 15, 2012, ranked the Jacksonville Giants #5 and the South Carolina Warriors #3. Final score: South Carolina Warriors 115 Jacksonville Giants 109.

The Jacksonville Giants got off to a fast start and led after the first quarter 31-19. South Carolina closed the gap in the second quarter and the Giants led 55-50 at half time. After three quarters, it was Giants 84 Warriors 78.

High scorer for Jacksonville was Currye Todd with 21 points. Scoring 17 points each, were Lamar Sanders and seven foot center Jermaine Bell.

Leading scorers for South Carolina: Tony White Jr. scored 35 points. John Roberson with 20, and Mike Vogler with 18 points.

On Friday Jacksonville traveled to Fayetteville, N. C. to play the Fayetteville Flight and won the game 149-112. High scorers were Antonio Lawrence and Todd with 24 points each. Sherod Harris had 12 assists. Bell had another double/double with 20 points and 17 rebounds.

After the South Carolina game, Head Coach Chris Beard praised the Jacksonville Giants, saying he talked to Giants coaches and Giants players after the game and was impressed with their coaches and the talent of the Giant players. Coach Beard said he is looking forward to play again against the Giants in Jacksonville.

Photo courtesy of Jodi Arnold:(j-vision.smugmug.com).

Next Jacksonville Giants home game is scheduled for January 27, 2012 against the Heartland Heat at 7:00 pm at the UNF Arena.