Cougars Fall Short at No. 1 Grace
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Francis (Ind.) | 39 | 35 | 74 |
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#1 Grace | 39 | 46 | 85 |
WINONA LAKE, Ind. - The University of Saint Francis men's basketball team battled toe-to-toe with No. 1 Grace (21-0, 11-0 CL) on Wednesday, January 28, but came up short in an 85-74 road loss.
The Cougars and Lancers traded baskets, ending the first half tied at 39-39. Saint Francis shot well in the first half and competed on both ends, but Grace used a strong second-half push to create separation and pull away late. Saint Francis finished the night with 41 rebounds and moved the ball well with 13 assists, but Grace capitalized on points off turnovers and fast-break opportunities in the second half to secure the win.
As a team, the Cougars shot 40.3% (27-67) from the floor. Malachi King led the Cougars with a game-high 24 points, adding 5 rebounds and 3 assists. Jevon Lewis followed with 17 points, 4 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Eugene Young Jr. added 12 points and 6 rebounds. Karson Rogers finished with 8 points and 12 rebounds.
Up next, Saint Francis (8-12, 3-8 CL) returns home on Saturday to host No. 5 Indiana Wesleyan University. In their first matchup of the season, the Cougars fell to the Wildcats by a final score of 105-73.
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, Gas City, Indianapolis, 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 three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.
