Freshman Andrew King scored a career high 32 points and added 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough as LaGrange College (GA) defeated Hendrix 88-82 in the nightcap at the Cliff Garrison Classic at Hendrix College. King was 12-15 from the floor and also added three blocks on the night.
LaGrange (4-6) was led by Corie Jackson and Leon Williams, who each scored 22 points. For Hendrix (5-3), Michael Bennett added 17 points and Matt Secrease pitched in with 14 points.
LaGrange (4-6) took a narrow lead 40-37 into the half. The Panthers pushed the lead to 18 in the second half, then held on as Hendrix mounted a furious comeback in the final five minutes.
In Sunday's action at the Classic, Albion College (MI) plays LaGrange at 2 p.m. followed by Hendrix and the University of Dallas at 4 p.m.