FAIRMONT, W.Va. -- Fairmont State held off a furious rally by Urbana in the closing minutes to pick up a 76-73 victory on Saturday evening at Joe Retton Arena to open 2015.

After a three-pointer by Mike Newton with 4:30 remaining in the game to cut the FSU advantage to just a single point (70-69), Shammgod Wells responded with a three at the opposite end to push the FSU lead back to four. However, a tip-in by John Summers after a missed Urbana three made the score 73-71 with just over two minutes to play.

The team's once again traded backets on the next two possessions and the game entered the final minute with FSU holding a 75-73 lead. On the next possession the Falcons attempted a wide open three that fell short and Summers had a chance to give the Blue Knights the lead late, but the three missed and Urbana was forced to foul.

After Wells' free throw missed, Thomas Wimbush grabbed an offensive board and went 1-of-2 from the line after being fouled again by UU. The Blue Knights got a desperation three late but it was no good and FSU wrapped up the 76-73 victory.

The Falcons used a 14-1 run over a five minute stretch early in the first half to grab and early 25-10 lead at the 10:56 mark before taking a 46-36 lead into the locker room at the half. FSU led by as many as 16 at the 3:17 mark of the first half.

Wells had a season-high 16 points and six assists to lead FSU in the victory. Nick Harney chipped in 14, Wimbush and Caleb Davis each added 12 and Chase Morgan had 11 in the victroy. Trevor Andrews-Evans led FSU on the glass with eight rebounds.

John Summers had a career and game-high 25 points and 10 rebounds to lead Urbana in the losing effort. Myles Busby chipped in 11 for UU. No starters reached double figures for the Blue Knights.

FSU will return to Joe Retton Arena on Monday evening to host Notre Dame College at 7:30 p.m.