Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 - 8:41 pm
MARION, Ind. — For the first 20 minutes of action, the Peregrines hung tight with the previously National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 5th-ranked Wildcats and trailed by a mere four points heading into the locker room. But in the second half, the 3-point shelling began early and continued as the Wildcats pulled away for a 76-50 nonconference win Wednesday.
Purdue University Calumet (1-10) shot 68 percent from the field in the first half, including three from 3-point land, but were short on the scoreboard, 30-26. In the second half, the Peregrine offense fell off hitting only 42 percent and 22 percent from the 3-point stripe, and that’s where the trouble started.
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Wednesday, December 19th, 2007 - 5:55 pm
UPLAND, Ind. — Taylor University hit 16 shots in the first half, including a pair of 3-pointers, and finished shooting 64 percent from the field in the opening 20 minutes leading to a 17-point lead at the break. The Peregrines were unable to overcome the deficit in the second half leading to the 71-50 nonconference loss Tuesday.
Trojan freshman guard Luke Bennett had the hottest hand in the contest hitting 73 percent from the field to lead all scorers with 24 points. He led the Trojan charge in the first half giving his squad a 39-22 lead heading into the second half.
Peregrine junior forward Charles Cruz (Gavit) got his first taste of action on the season and took full advantage. Cruz led the Peregrines (1-9) with 15 points and eight rebounds in 34 minutes of action.
Off the bench, freshman Justin Latimore (Indianapolis North Central) scored a dozen points and grabbed six rebounds. Freshmen Joey Elabed (Morton) and Delriko Curtis (Benton Harbor, Mich.) scored nine and seven, respectively. Elabed connected on three 3-pointers and Curtis finished with three assists and a pair of steals.
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Saturday, December 15th, 2007 - 7:01 pm
RENSSELAER, Ind. — Trailing by only six points to start the second half, the Peregrines felt confident in their play in the first 20 minutes of action against NCAA Division II opponent Saint Joseph’s College. But in the opening minutes of the second half, the Pumas (4-2) went on a 16-4 run leading to a 100-77 win against the visiting Peregrines (1-8).
The two teams traded baskets to open the second half. Junior co-captain Kevin Thomas (Highland) hit a jumper in the lane to start the second half. Thirty seconds later, freshman Antonio Hurt (Michigan City) also connected on a shot from the paint and brought the Peregrines to within four points of the lead.
But during the next four-plus minutes, the Peregrines couldn’t register a field goal, were whistled for five fouls and commited one turnover. The Pumas turned each situation into points and were ahead 59-41 with 14:53 to play.
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