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.