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Aiden_Ruthsatz_v.s_Lindenwood
59
Christian Brothers CB 4-6,1-3 Gulf South
66
Winner Delta St. Delta 5-6,4-1 Gulf South
Christian Brothers CB
4-6,1-3 Gulf South
59
Final
66
Delta St. Delta
5-6,4-1 Gulf South
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Christian Brothers CB 29 30 59
Delta St. Delta 31 35 66

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Eric Rodriguez

Bucs Drop Close Contest to DSU


TIP OFF:
Score: Delta State 66 | CBU 59
Records: Statesmen (5-6, 4-1 GSC) | Bucs (4-6, 1-3 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Delta State raced out to a 17-11 lead in the opening five minutes of the contest. 
  • The Bucs fought back by outscoring the Statesmen 18-14 in the final 14:59.
  • The Bucs shot 12-of-25 (48 percent), including 3-of-6 from three point range, to cut the deficit to two (31-29) heading into halftime.
  • In the opening 10 minutes of the second half, Delta State outscored the Bucs 21-11 to take a 52-40 lead. 
  • After CBU trimmed the Delta State advantage to 56-51, Delta State scored 10 of the next 14 points, with just over 90 seconds left.
  • Delta State allowed four points down the stretch and held on for the win.

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
  • Delta State shot 48 percent from the field, 42 percent (8-of-19) from 3-point range, and 8-for-13 from the free throw line. 
  • The Bucs finished 48 percent from the field (24-of-50) and 41 percent (7-for-17) from 3-point range. 
  • Aiden Ruthsatz led the Bucs with 18 points (season-high) and seven rebounds. 
  • Christian Jones (12) and Opong Bramble (season-high 10) rounded out the CBU double-figure scorers.
  • The Bucs were outrebounded 31-30. 

UP NEXT
The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Monday, Dec. 20 when they visit Gulf South Conference rival Mississippi College. Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. 
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