BARBOURVILLE, KY. – Bryan College mounted a furious second-half comeback to defeat Union Commonwealth 77-74 on Monday night at Robsion Arena, overcoming a 13-point halftime deficit to secure their second win of the season.

Trailing 40-27 at the break, the Lions (2-5, 1-1) exploded for 50 second-half points while holding Union Commonwealth to just 34, transforming what looked like a certain defeat into a thrilling conference victory.

"Really proud of our guys resilience," said head coach Jason Laatsch. Big plays by Ty and Derek and Terrell with the clutch free throws to give us the lead with 13 seconds left. Really proud of our effort in the second half," he continued.

The Lions shot a blistering 56.7% from the floor in the second half, including 50% from three-point range, compared to their sluggish 31% first-half performance.

Derek Curtis paced Bryan with a game-high 21 points on efficient 8-of-14 shooting, including 2-of-2 from beyond the arc. Curtis saved his best for when it mattered most, pouring in 17 of his points after halftime to fuel the comeback.

Ty Gibbs delivered a crucial performance off the bench, finishing with 12 points and a perfect 7-of-8 showing from the free-throw line. His clutch late-game free throws helped seal the victory, and he added four assists and four rebounds in 23 minutes.

Terrell Reeves provided a vital spark with 12 points on perfect 4-of-7 shooting, while Trey Morrow contributed 13 points and a team-high eight rebounds despite battling foul trouble.

Bryan's reserves outscored Union Commonwealth's bench 35-28, with the second unit providing energy and production when the starters needed rest. The Lions also dominated the free-throw line, converting 76% (19-of-25) compared to Union's 54.5% (12-of-22).

The victory marks Bryan's first conference win of the season. The Lions will look to build momentum as they continue their 2025-26 campaign. They will hit the road on Saturday as they take on conference foe, Tennessee Wesleyan.