GADSDEN, Ala. (Interstat) — Wallace State survived a late push from Gadsden State for a 75-72 men’s junior college basketball victory Monday night.

The visiting Lions built a narrow 40-38 halftime lead and held on despite a second-half rally from the Cardinals. The win improved Wallace State’s record to 8-6, while Gadsden State moved to an even 4-4. The outcome was an upset according to Interstat’s ELO system, which had projected Gadsden State with a 61.9 percent probability to win. Key performances fueled the tight contest, though individual statistics were not immediately available. The teams are scheduled to meet again on Feb. 16 at Wallace State.