TIP OFF:
Score: CBU 88 | Lindenwood 75
Records: Bucs (3-5) | Lions (5-4)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- The Bucs got off to a hot start, as they took a 14-7 lead 3:30 into the game.
- Lindenwood used a 16-0 run to take a 23-14 lead.
- Over the final 12:02, the Bucs outscored the Lions 25-16 to tie the game at 39 at the half.
- CBU finished the first half 17-of-32 from the floor, including 5-for-11 from long-range.
- Lindenwood used a 10-of-14 performance from the free throw line to stay in the game during the first half.
- CBU did not attempt a free throw in the opening half.
- The Bucs led by as many as nine (63-54) in the middle of the second half, but Lindenwood scored four straight to cut the lead to five.
- CBU then used an 11-0 run to take a 76-60 lead, with 6:44 left.
- The Lions managed to cut the lead to 10 points just once the rest of the way.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- CBU outscored the hosts 49-36 in the second half.
- The 88 points are the most for the Bucs since putting up 92 against Shorter (1.23.20).
- The Bucs finished with season highs in points (88), field goals made (34), three pointers made (9) and blocks (4).
- CBU was 34-65 from the floor, 9-20 from three point range and 11-13 from the free throw stripe.
- The Bucs won the rebounding battle 35-25.
- CBU had five players finish with double-figure points.
- Daniel Loos led the way for the Bucs with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Nick Deifel added 18 points and eight boards. Aiden Ruthsatz chipped in 15 points, and Charlie Champagne added a career-high 14 points. Champagne also added a game-high three steals. Christian Jones rounded out the double-figure scorers with 10 points.
- The Bucs finished with a season-low eight turnovers.
UP NEXT
The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Thursday, Dec. 16 when they host Sunshine State Conference opponent Palm Beach Atlantic. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. CT.