Buzzer-Beater Falls Short, Cavs Fall To Lebanon

The Cookeville Cavaliers battled late into the fourth on Tuesday, but they fell in Head Coach Josh Heard’s debut to Lebanon by a final score of 68-65.

The second quarter proved to be the downfall of the Cavs, as Lebanon outscored them by a 28-16 count to take a 41-33 lead into the halftime break.

The Cavs won the second half by a 32-27 margin, but a three-point shot at the buzzer was just off the mark and Lebanon escaped with a 68-65 victory.

Bailey Gilliam led the Cavs in scoring with 22 points, while Zack Hall scored nine of his 12 points in the fourth quarter to keep Cookeville within striking distance.

The Cavaliers will be back in action on Saturday against in the Hall of Fame play-day.