Photo by Kami Wood

McPherson, Kan. – The Central Christian College men's basketball team suffered another tough loss on Saturday, this time on the road against the Oklahoma City University Stars.

It was another tale of two halves for the Tigers, who throttled the Stars in the second half 45-31, but only scored 19 points in the opening half, while the Stars scored 43. At the final horn, the scoreboard had the Tigers falling to the Stars 74-64.

Key Statistic

Poor three point shooting sunk the Tigers on Saturday. They launched 32 triples against the Stars, but only splashed 5 (15%).

By the Numbers

Offensively the Tigers shot 25% from the floor, in the first half, but bounced back in the second to shoot 51%. Overall, they made 27 of 71 attempts (38%)

The Tigers only went to the free throw line a total of 8 times, making 5 of them (63%).

The Tigers won the turnover battle 9 to 16, but the Stars were better on the boards, hauling in 43 rebounds to 37 for the Tigers.

Three Tigers scored in double figures, led by Isaiah Rivera with 17.

Tiger Leaders

Points: Isaiah Rivera (17)

Rebounds: Andre Shelby (9)             

Assists: Joc Lyons (3)

Steals: Isaiah Rivera (4)

Blocks: Andre Shelby (2)                                                                 

Coach Quote
 
"They came out and hit us pretty good.  We gave up too many rhythm shots early on and we could not get much of anything going on the offensive side.  I don't feel we got bad looks, just could not convert.  It was a frustrating half.  A lot of teams could have folded, I credit our guys, I thought they displayed a lot of character after the half and found a way to keep fighting together.  Second half, we were able to get some things going on offense and as well as improve on the defensive side of the ball to holding them to 8 made field goals.  But still, we have yet to put two solid halves of basketball together in conference play.  We have won 5 halves and lost 5 halves in SAC play.  The word continues to be consistency for our group." – Coach Tony Romero

Next Up
 
The Tigers are now 3-7 overall, and 1-4 in the SAC. They will play their final two home games of the semester this week, starting with Panhandle State University at 7:45 pm on Thursday then wrapping up the week at 3:45 pm on Saturday against Wayland Baptist University.