The Shorter men saw their 30-game home-court winning streak come to an end with an 80-69 loss to No. 13-ranked Alabama-Huntsville.

Shorter had not lost at home in more than two years, dating back to Jan. 15, 2011.

Shorter’s Kenny Leverette scored a game-high 22 points, going 5-for-9 from the field and 12-for-13 from the free throw line.

The Chargers, who are in first place in the Gulf South Conference, jumped out to a 40-31 lead at the half by shooting 43 percent from the floor, including making seven 3-pointers.

Shorter (12-5, 6-3 GSC) drew as close as three points in the second half, 57-54, but could not complete the comeback.

Brandon Pullman scored 15 points off the bench, connecting on three 3-pointers, while also grabbing seven rebounds.

Brandon Wright added 10 points, and Dedric Ware had nine points and five boards.

UAH (14-3, 7-2 GSC) made 12 three-pointers.

“Let’s give UAH credit, they were better than we were,” said Shorter coach Chad Warner. “The were very well prepared and played hard. I was extremely proud of our team’s effort. We will go back to work on West Alabama on Monday.”

The Hawks visit West Alabama on Thursday.