The Panthers placed six players in double figures in the game. Nic Whitfield led the scoring with 15 points and added 10 rebounds to complete his team-leading fifth double-double of the season. Joe Cromwell and Marcus Vaughn had 13 points each. Vaughn had a game-high 12 rebounds to complete his fourth double-double of the season.

Blake Craft, Dillon McLaughlin and Stephen Spivey all had 11 points. Craft had a perfect shooting night. He was 3-for-3 from the floor; all 3-pointers and 2-for-2 at the free throw line.

The Panthers trailed 79-74 with 30 seconds remaining in the game. Craft hit a 3-pointer to cut the Eagles' lead to 79-77. McLaughlin made a steal at the defensive end completed a three-point play at the offensive end to put the Panthers up 80-79 with 14 seconds left.

The Panthers stopped the Eagles on their next possession. Spivey was fouled pulling down a rebound. He made one of the two free throws to make it 81-79. The Eagles missed a desperation shot at the buzzer.

The Panthers play at Piedmont on Saturday in a GSAC game. Game time is 4 p.m.