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Score: CBU 69 | West Georgia 65
Records: Bucs (5-7, 2-4 GSC) | Wolves (4-9, 1-5 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- After the teams combined for just eight points, in the first four minutes, CBU used a 14-5 run to take an 18-9 lead, with 8:55 left in the half.
- The Bucs lead by as many as 14 points in the opening half (28-14), but UWG cut the lead to 32-22 going into halftime.
- CBU shot 46 percent in the first half, while converting four of its six three point attempts.
- UWG was just 9-24 shooting, including just 2-12 from three point range.
- The Bucs increased their lead to 15 six minutes into the second half.
- The Wolves chipped away at the lead, and used a 13-4 run that cut the lead to 65-61, with 2:31 left.
- Following a basket by Christian Jones, UWG used a layup to get back to a four point deficit, with 35 seconds left.
- After Aiden Ruthsatz knocked down a pair of free throws, the Wolves got back within four, but the Bucs forced three missed shots to end the game.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- CBU outscored the Wolves 33-22 in the first half.
- The Bucs finished with 20 assists on 29 made baskets. The 20 assists tied a season high.
- Daniel Loos led the Bucs with a game-high 20 points, while adding nine rebounds.
- Charlie Champagne posted a career-high 17 points and 11 boards.
- CBU finished the second half 15-28, including 4-8 from three point range.
- The Bucs won the rebounding battle 36-34.
UP NEXT
The Bucs are scheduled to return to action on Thursday, Jan. 6 when they host Gulf South Conference opponent Auburn Montgomery. Tipoff is set for 7 PM.