Sellers’ Second-Half Surge Lifts Stillman Past Paul Quinn Men

Paul Quinn (7-15, 3-8) controlled the opening half behind efficient shooting and strong bench production, building a 45-27 lead at the break after shooting 64.3 percent from the field. The Tigers appeared poised for a key conference win before Stillman responded with defensive pressure and interior scoring after halftime.

Stillman (18-9, 10-2) outscored Paul Quinn 37-16 in the second half, holding the hosts to just 19 percent shooting over the final 20 minutes while forcing difficult possessions late in the game.

Sellers led the comeback effort, finishing with a game-high 20 points and eight rebounds while consistently attacking the paint. Brandon Howard added 13 points and eight rebounds, and Josh Price contributed five assists as Stillman capitalized on second-chance opportunities and turnovers down the stretch.

Paul Quinn was paced by Deon McLaughin, who delivered a standout performance off the bench with 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting. TJ Mitchell added 13 points, while Mekhi Johnson controlled the glass with 10 rebounds to go along with four points.

The Tigers' bench provided a significant spark, outscoring Stillman's reserves 45-22, helping Paul Quinn establish early momentum. Jordan Hicks contributed six assists and five points, and Tayvion Fisher added seven points in key first-half stretches.

However, Paul Quinn's offense stalled after halftime. The Tigers missed all of their 3-point attempts in the second half and struggled to counter Stillman's physical play inside, where the visitors held a 44-34 advantage in points in the paint.

Stillman also converted second-chance opportunities, finishing with a 14-6 edge in second-chance points, which proved critical in the closing minutes.

Despite the loss, Paul Quinn showed resilience early and strong depth scoring, but Stillman's defensive