TFC Sweeps Clearwater Christian in Hoops Play

The Toccoa Falls College men’s basketball knocks Clearwater Christian College from the ranks of the unbeaten in the South Region.

After leading by just three points at the half, the Screaming Eagles built an early second half lead and cruised to a 79-54 victory Thursday night.

TFC shot 56 percent from the field in the final 20 minutes and outscored Clearwater Christian by a 45-23 in the margin in the second half.

The Screaming Eagles put four players in double figures, led by Zach Barrett’s 15 points. Jon Sauls, Derek Westfall, and Josh Folwell all scored 14 points for TFC.

Eddie Moralobo led Clearwater Christian with 11 points.

With the win, the TFC men move to 10-9 overall and 3-2 in the South Region of their conference.

Meanwhile, Clearwater Christian falls to 5-11 overall and 3-1 in the region.

The TFC men are back in action tonight with another South Region game against Johnson University at home at 7 p.m.

Moving to women’s action Thursday night, TFC defeated Clearwater Christian 81-70.

The win improves the TFC women’s record to 8-13 overall.

TFC’s women will be back in action Saturday afternoon, hosting Welch College.