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Score: UWG 75 (2-1, 2-0 GSC) | CBU 73 (1-3, 1-2 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED
- After the Wolves took an early 14-7 lead, the Bucs responded with a 16-7 run to take a 23-21 lead with 10:26 left in the first half.
- Neither team led by more than four points the rest of the way, as West Georgia took a 35-32 lead at halftime.
- CBU shot 13-25 (52 percent) in the first half, while the hosts were 14-29. Both team shot 4-9 from three point range.
- A tightly played second half saw the Bucs take a six point lead (66-60) with 6:24 left.
- Nick Deifel knocked down a three pointer to give CBU a 73-68 lead with 2:17 remaining.
- The Wolves then knocked down a pair of free throws and a jump shot to cut the lead to one with 1:24 left.
- After a missed three pointer, the Wolves hit what proved to be the game-winning layup with 30 seconds left.
- UWG forced a turnover, and did not allow a shot on the final play to hold on for the win.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES
- The Wolves finished 50 percent from the floor (27-54), including 9-18 from three point range.
- CBU shot a scorching 16-24 (67 percent) in the second half, and 4-6 from long range.
- The Bucs finished a season-high 59 percent from the floor.
- UWG took advantage of 16 CBU miscues, scoring 18 points.
- The Bucs finished with a 28-23 rebounding advantage.
- Madison Monroe led the Bucs with 13 points, while Nick Deifel added 11.
UP NEXT:
CBU is scheduled to return to action on Monday, Nov. 28, when they travel to Brescia (Ky.) for a non-conference matchup. TIpoff is set for 5:30 PM CT.