MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The Berry College men's basketball team was eliminated from the SAA tournament by No. 2 Centre College on Friday night with a final score of 69-56.

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• Berry trailed 32-24 at the half, but had a stronger second period scoring 32 points. 
• Alton McCloud had a strong performance, posting 13 points and nine boards
• The Vikings forced nine turnovers to Centre's four, but were unable to capitalize scoring just 10 points off turnovers.
• Berry had 38 rebounds to Centre's 40.
• Three Colonels scored in double digits

BERRY STATISTICAL STANDOUTS:

• Alton McCloud: 13 points, 4-10 FG, 9 REB, 5-6 FT, 2 AST, 2 STL
• Tanner Spalding: 10 points, 4-9  FG, 6 REB, STL, BLK
• Blake Jones: 8 points, 4-10 FG, 2 REB, 3 AST
• Caleb Johnson: 7 points, 2-11 FG, 3 REB, 2 AST

CENTRE STATISTICAL STANDOUTS:

• Tucker Sine: 14 points, 4-7 FG, 4-4 FT, 5 REB, 3 AST
• Jacob Bates: 10 points, 5-5 FG, 7 REB
• Matt Gump: 10 points, 3-10 FG, 6 REB
• Bailey Rakes: 9 points, 4-7 FG, 2 REB, 2 AST

NOTABLES:

• The Vikings will close the season with a 10-16 overall record.
• Alton McCloud was named to the All-Tournament team