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Panthers falter to long-time rival USI, 85-81

Panthers falter to long-time rival USI, 85-81

Box Score
A late rally by the Panthers in the second half fell just short, as Kentucky Wesleyan (2-2) lost their second straight game on Saturday evening at the Ford Center in Evansville to USI, 85-81 in the final game of the Small College Basketball Hall Of Fame Classic.

The game was tight in the first half, but USI led the entire way after a brief 2-0 lead from KWC. The Screaming Eagles held a 42-39 advantage at halftime.
In the second half, USI jumped out to a 69-55 lead, and seemingly had the game in hand with just seven minutes to play.

However, the Panthers refused to lie down, and nearly made an incredible comeback. Kentucky Wesleyan went on a 24-9 run in the next six minutes of the contest, and took the lead at 79-78 after Adam Stanford drilled two huge free throws with 57 seconds left.

On USI's next possession, Jeril Taylor drilled a three to give the Eagles the lead back at 81-79. Moments later, Stanford fouled out, and Bosley missed a three pointer attempt on the final possessions for KWC.

Inside the box score
Sam Williams led the charge for the Panthers offensively, with a season-high 19 points on 6-10 shooting. Seniors Jordan Jacks and Ken-Jah Bosley each recorded 14 points apiece. Charles Foster also chipped in with 11 points, and Adam Stanford notched 11 points too.

Jacks led KWC with eight rebounds, while Foster also brought in six boards. Bosley posted three assists, and Stanford registered three steals.

The Panthers shot nearly 50 percent from the field throughout the game, along with 45 percent from three-point range. KWC also shot a season-high 88 percent from the free throw line on 22-25 free throw attempts.

Kentucky Wesleyan's bench out-scored the Screaming Eagles' 31-10.

USI knocked down nine three pointers, and forced KWC into committing 18 turnovers.

Next up
The Panthers will turn around on Tuesday evening and play host to Kentucky State at the Sportscenter.
 
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