Late Push Sends (RV) Trojans Past Cougars
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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(RV) Taylor (13-3, 5-1) | 41 | 43 | 84 |
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Saint Francis (Ind.) (6-9, 1-5) | 39 | 33 | 72 |
FORT WAYNE, Ind- The University of Saint Francis men's basketball team battled throughout but came up short in an 84–72 loss to (RV) Taylor University on Wednesday, January 7, at the Hutzell Athletic Center.
The Cougars showed good balance offensively to keep the game tight early, trailing just 41–39 at halftime after matching Taylor's pace for much of the opening 20 minutes.
In the second half, Taylor began to create separation behind efficient shooting and steady scoring, outscoring the Cougars 43–33 over the final 20 minutes to pull away for the 12-point win.
As a team, Saint Francis shot 41.3% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range, while Taylor connected on 52.5% of its shots and 44.4% from beyond the arc. Karson Rogers led the way for Saint Francis with a strong all-around performance, finishing with 23 points and 14 rebounds for a double-double. Jevon Lewis added 14 points, while Marr Avance chipped in 12 points. Keshawn McNeill also reached double figures with 10 points.
Up next, Saint Francis (6-9, 1-5 CL) will head to Indianapolis on Saturday, January 10, to face Marian University at 3:00 p.m.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the College of Health Sciences and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Business. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis, recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution, has 21 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.
