TIP OFF:
Score: CBU 69 | Palm Beach Atlantic 58
Records: Bucs (4-5) | Sailfish (4-7)
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HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Bucs got off to a hot start, as they took a 15-8 lead 8:30 into the game. 
• Over the final 11:30, the Bucs outscored the Sailfish 20-19 to take a 35-27 lead into halftime.
• CBU finished the first half 13-of-28 from the floor, including 4-for-11 from long-range. 
• The Bucs led by as many as 12 (55-43) in the middle of the second half, but Palm Beach Atlantic scored nine straight to cut the lead to three. 
• CBU then used an 5-0 run to take a 60-52 lead, with 4:40 left. 
• The Bucs defense held PBA to just two points, over the final 3:48 to help earn the win. 

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES

• CBU outscored the Sailfish 35-27 in the opening half.
• The Bucs held the Sailfish to 18 percent shooting from beyond the arc and tied a season-high for blocks (4).
• CBU was 25-53 from the floor, 8-18 from three point range and 11-16 from the free throw stripe. 
• The Bucs won the rebounding battle 38-27. 
• CBU had three players finish with double-figure points. Daniel Loos and Aiden Ruthsatz led the way with 15 points and three rebounds. Nick Deifel added 12 points and 10 boards, his second double-double of the season.
• The Bucs scored 16 points off 17 Sailfish turnovers.

UP NEXT
The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Dec. 18 when they visit Gulf South Conference rival Delta State. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m.