CLEVELAND, Miss. – The Christian Brothers University men's basketball team came up just short, as it dropped a 75-68 decision to Delta State, on Saturday afternoon, at Walter Sillers Coliseum.

TIP OFF: 
Score: DSU 75 (6-11, 5-9 GSC) | CBU 68 (3-14, 3-11 GSC) 
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HOW IT HAPPENED 

• After trailing 8-7, the Bucs used a 16-4 run to take a 23-12 lead with 9:56 left until halftime.
• CBU led 25-15 with 8:06 left in the half, but the Statesmen used a 13-3 run to tie the game at 28 at the half. 
• The Bucs shot 12-28 in the first half, and hit 4-12 from three point range. 
• A three pointer from Jonathan Knight gave DSU a 49-44 lead with 9:50 left. 
• After trailing 69-60, the Bucs used an 8-0 run to cut the lead to one with 1:09 remaining. 
• Caleb Allen put back a missed three pointer to give DSU a 71-68 lead with 41 seconds left. 
• The Statesmen hit all four of their free throws down the stretch to hold on for the win.  

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES 

• The Statesmen shot 62 percent in the second half (18-29), including 4-8 from three point range. 
• Maalik Cartwright led DSU with a game-high 45 points, including 26 in the second half. 
• CBU finished the game 27-54 (50 percent) from the field. 
• The Statesmen took advantage of 11 offensive rebounds with 14 second-chance points. 
• Aiden Ruthsatz led the Bucs with a season-high 23 points. 
• Nick Deifel (13) and Darell Johnson (11) rounded out the double-figure scorers for CBU. 

UP NEXT: 

CBU is scheduled to return to action on Saturday, Jan. 21 when they host West Georgia. Tipoff is set for 4 PM. The game also coincides with the CBU Basketball Reunion. All former CBU basketball players/staff are invited to attend. For more information, click HERE.