Photo by Kami Wood
McPherson, Kan. – The Central Christian College men's basketball team came out on the short end of an 82-76 decision on Monday night against the Southwestern Assemblies of God University Lions.
The Lions are an extremely athletic and well coached team, that plays at a frenetic pace. The Lions sped up the Tigers on both ends of the floor, and at the end of the first half, the visitors had a 10 point advantage 40-30.
Midway through the second half, the Lions extended the lead out to 25 points, and looked like they would cruise to an easy win. The Tigers however, found life and began to claw their way back into the game. Unfortunately, they ran out of time and their comeback attempt was thwarted.
Key Statistic
The Lions out-scored the Tigers in the paint 46 to 24.
By the Numbers
For the game, the Tigers made 28 of 67 (41%) of their attempts from the floor.
They went 10 of 33 (30%) from beyond the three point arc.
At the free throw line, the Tigers were 10 of 14 (71%).
Four Tigers finished the game in double figures, led by
Chris Whitten who finished with 22.
The Tigers won the turnover battle 14 to 17, but were outrebounded by the Lions 44 to 31.
Tiger Leaders
Points:
Chris Whitten (22)
Rebounds:
Andre Shelby,
Jevarrick Butler (6)
Assists:
Chris Whitten (5)
Steals:
Andre Shelby (3)
Blocks:
Andre Shelby (2)
Coaches Quote:
"It was a frustrating game, we really lacked the effort needed to compete in a conference game last night. We let ourselves down, we cannot expect to play a quality opponent in SAGU and lack effort and focus the way we did this evening and think that things will go the way we would like them to. The only positive I can come up with is that we didn't fold when we got down in the second half, we made some plays to make things interesting. A big learning lesson for our team that I am confident we will grow from. A big opportunity and challenge on Thursday, going on the road to compete with an undefeated Langston team." – Coach Romero
Next Up
The Tigers (5-5, 2-2), finish up the first semester on the road Thursday against the SAC's top team, nationally ranked Langston University. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:45 pm.
