Photo by Kami Wood
McPherson, Kan. – The Central Christian College men's basketball team fell at home to the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma Drovers at home on Saturday, 97-75.

It was a defensive struggle for the Tigers as they allowed the Drovers to shoot 52% from the floor, and 44% from behind the three point arc. At the end of the first half, the Drovers had built up a 14 point lead heading into the intermission 48-34. After the break, the Tigers couldn't find a way to stem the tide, and the Drovers quickly increased their lead to over 20. The deficit for the Tigers was a large as 32 points with 4:52 to play in the game. With the Drovers emptying their bench late in the game, the Tigers were able to cut the lead back to 22 at the final horn.

By the Numbers

Offensively, the Tigers made 27 of 66 shots from the floor (41%)

They made 13 of 36 attempts from deep (36%).

At the free throw line they were 8 of 9 (88%)

The Tigers won the turnover battle 16 to 21, but were out-rebounded by the Drovers 37 to 34.

Three Tigers scored in double figures, led by Demario Moore with 20.

Tiger Leaders

Points: Demario Moore (20)

Rebounds: Jamir Spivey (11)             

Assists: Reece Warren (5)

Steals: Demario Moore (2)

Blocks: Jamir Spivey (1)                                                                   

Coaches Quote
 
Disappointing effort on defense, we were poor contesting shots, we were poor in transition.  Offensively, we complicated things by turning it over 14 times the first half that led to 14 points.  We have to find some more fight in us, especially on the defensive side of the ball if we are going to take steps forward. – Coach Tony Romero

Next Up
 
With the loss, the Tigers fall to 5-10 overall, and 3-6 in the SAC. Next up is a road trip to Dallas at the end of next week for games against UNT-Dallas, and Southwestern Assemblies of God University.