MONTICELLO, ARK. – The East Central University men's basketball team fell in its first Great American Conference game of the 2017-18 season, with an 89-65 loss to Arkansas-Monticello.

The Tigers (3-2, 3-1 GAC) were led by sophomore Camron Talley, with 20 points, three rebounds and two steals. Senior Jeremiah Fleming added 15 points, two assists, a rebound and a block.

Both teams had strong days shooting, with the Boll Weevils (6-2, 2-2 GAC) earning the win on a 19-of-28 mark at the free throw line, while only allowing ECU to go 7-of-13.

The opening of the game was close, with the teams tied at...