It was another big night for Dawson Springs senior guard Landon Pace.
Pace poured in 35 points against Russellville just two nights after hitting for 40 against Trigg County, and topped 1,000 career points.
But Russellville got out of Panther Gym with an 80-77 triumph Monday night.
Russellville got a more balanced offensive attack, placing five players in double figures in the victory.
Jaquis Todd led the visiting Panthers with 20 points while Jackson Hampton and Chevis Elliott each had 15. Layne Steele scored 11 points and Jovari Gamble had 10.
Russellville (4-3) led 18-13 after one period, but saw the host Panthers go up 35-33 at halftime.
Dawson (0-2) took a 58-57 advantage to the final frame before Russellville came back to claim the three-point decision.
Pace netted 22 of his 35 points in the second half. He now has 1,029 career points.
Dilyn Skinner added 16 for Dawson Springs while Austin Skinner added 12.
Russellville 18 15 24 23 — 80
Dawson Springs 13 22 23 19 — 77
Russellville (4-3)—Jaquis Todd 20, Jackson Hampton 15, Chevis Elliott 15, Layne Steele 11, Jovari Gamble 10, Lennon Ries 8, Josh Allen 6, Xavier Coleman 3, Jayden Russell 3.
Dawson Springs (0-2)—Landon Pace 35, Dilyn Skinner 16, Austin Skinner 12, Logan McKnight 9, Jacob Back 3, Gage Smiley 2.
