INWOOD — Class AAA, No. 9 Elkins dropped a 49-37 verdict to Musselman on Saturday.

The Tigers, who were held to a season-low point total and coming off a win at home against Tygarts Valley on Friday night, were outscored 27-15 in the second half after the contest was tied 22-22 at the intermission.

Malachi Watson bucketed 16 points, grabbed seven rebounds and was 8 of 8 from the field, while Tanner Miller added 11 points and five assists for Elkins, which was 1 of 7 from the free-throw line.

“Just any ugly game,” Tigers coach Amrit Rayfield said.

Gavin McClain fired in 21 points to lead the Applemen (8-8).

Elkins (11-7) will return to action Thursday at University.

The Tigers remain on the road Saturday at Charleston Catholic, then will finish the regular season with a contest at Brooke on Tuesday.

Elkins (11-7)

Tanner Miller 4 0-3 11, Addison McCauley 1 0-0 2, Ben Baines 2 1-2 6, Malachi Watson 8 0-0 16, Cory Harper 1 0-2 2. Totals 16 1-7 37

Musselman (8-8)

Nate Whyte 1 2-2 4, Colton Shelton 2 1-2 5, Ashton Kerns 1 0-0 2, Gavin McClain 10 0-0 21, Logan Shelton 0 1-2 1, Jayson Gordon 1 0-0 2, Matt Mahood 3 0-0 6, Troy Woolaston 4 0-0 8. Totals 22 4-6 49

Elkins 13 9 7 8 — 37

Musselman 11 11 15 12 — 49

3-point goals: EHS 4 (Miller 3 and Baines), MHS 1 (McClain)