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PAINTSVILLE – Pikeville survived a potential game-tying shot with time running out to earn a 73-70 win over Paintsville in a game played on Bill “Mike” Runyon Court Feb. 15.

The Panthers, now 19-8, were led by Connor Roberts’ game-high 25 points, including 21 in the opening half. Kyle Watkins followed with 24. He netted 16 after the break.

Seth Williams paced the Tigers (17-6) with 24 points. He was a perfect 12-for-12 from the foul line. Colby Fugate came off the bench to finish with 18 and Nick Keeton hit for 11. Braxton Tharp added nine.

At Paintsville

SCORE BY QUARTERS:

PK (19-8)….14 25 16 18 – 73

PV (17-6)….19 12 16 23 – 70

Scoring:

Pikeville (73) – Kyle Watkins 3(4) 6-6 24; Connor Roberts 5(5) 0-0 25; Christian Billiter 2 0-0 4; Byron Hammonds 3 0-0 6; Rylee Sammons 0(1) 0-0 3; Laithan Hall 0(1) 0-0 3; Zack Lockhart 1(2) 0-1 8. Totals: 14(13) 6-7 73.

Paintsville (70) – Seth Williams 0(4) 12-12 24; Colby Fugate 2(4) 2-4 18; Brady Dingess 2(1) 1-2 8; Nick Keeton 5 1-3 11; and Braxton Tharp 1(2) 1-3 9. Totals: 10(11) 17-24 70.


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