William Carey Men's Basketball Falls to Faulkner in Road Shootout

Crusaders unable to overcome Eagles' second-half surge in key SSAC matchup

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The William Carey men's basketball team fell to Faulkner University 105-88 in a high-scoring SSAC conference matchup on Thursday night in Montgomery, Alabama. The Crusaders kept the game close through the first half, but a decisive 22-7 run by Faulkner in the second half proved too much to overcome.

Why it matters

This was an important conference game for both teams, as they jockey for position in the Southern States Athletic Conference standings. The loss drops William Carey to 0-1 in SSAC play, while Faulkner improves to 1-0.

The details

William Carey got off to a strong start, trading baskets with Faulkner and taking a 17-15 lead midway through the first half. However, the Eagles responded with a 15-0 run to take a 13-point advantage. The Crusaders battled back to make it a two-point game, but Faulkner led 52-44 at halftime. In the second half, William Carey kept the deficit within two possessions for several minutes, but a 22-7 run by the Eagles put the game out of reach.

  • The game was played on Thursday, February 14, 2026.
  • William Carey returns to action on Saturday, February 16, 2026, traveling to Mobile for another SSAC matchup.

The players

Makeem Roberts

A player for William Carey University who scored a team-high 21 points in the loss.

Jamar Jenkins

A William Carey player who contributed 15 points in the game.

Jordyn Turner-Durley

A Faulkner University player whose three-pointer sparked a pivotal 22-7 run that helped the Eagles pull away.

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What they’re saying

“This was a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger on Saturday.”

— Makeem Roberts, William Carey Player

What’s next

William Carey will look to bounce back on Saturday, February 16th when they travel to Mobile to take on another SSAC opponent.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the competitiveness of the SSAC conference, as two evenly matched teams battled it out. While William Carey came up short this time, the Crusaders will have a chance to regroup and make another push in conference play.