FORT VALLEY, GA (November 17, 2014) – The season opener for Fort Valley State (0-1)did not go as planned, as Middle Georgia State College (1-0) defeated the Wildcats 76-59 on Monday night at HPE Complex.
 
The Wildcats shot just 28.1% (9-32) from the floor in the first half, 25% (3-12) in three's and 40% at the foul line.  The Knights hit 18-of-37 (48.6%) from the field, 31.3% in 3-pointers and 5-of-9 (55.6%) free throws.
 
For the game, FVSU made 20-of-61 field goal for 32.8%, while shooting 44.1% (15-34) on the foul line. MGS scored on 26-of-74 (35.1%) baskets, 8-of-30 trays and 66.7% (16-24) foul shooting.
 
The Knights out rebounded the Wildcats 52-48 and 66.7% (16-24) foul shooting.
 
The Knights out rebounded the Wildcats 52-48 and dished out 16 assist to 10 for FVSU. FVSU had 18 turnovers to MGS's 14 during the game.
 
Senior point guard Derrick Spear and freshman point guard J. R. Bryant led the Wildcats in scoring with 10-points each and Kenneth Harper grabbed 8 rebounds, while Spear had three assist.
 
MGS was led by David Bivins in scoring with 15-points, 7 assist and Seth Coleman with 12 rebounds.
 
The Wildcats next home game is Wednesday night, November 19, as they host Georgia Southwestern University at 7:30 p.m.