MILWAUKEE, Wisc. — Road victories have been rare this season as the Peregrines rebuild, and Wednesday’s Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference Division II game was another rarity for the squad.

The Peregrines were as cold as the outdoor temperatures on offense hitting 17 percent of their shots in the first half and finished with a season-low 23 percent for the game in the 65-42 loss at Cardinal Stritch University. It was the first time this season the Peregrines scored less than 50 points in a game.

Not one PUC player hit a hot streak from the perimeter, and the Wolves (12-11, 4-2 CCAC) packed the defense in the lane to double-and-triple-team Peregrine big men. The combination stifled the Peregrine offense all night.

Josh Collins (MacArthur, San Antonio, Tex.) led the Peregrines (4-18, 2-4) with nine points. For only the second time all season, junior forward Charles Cruz (Gavit) was held under double digits finishing with eight and three rebounds. Co-captain Kevin Thomas (Highland) was limited in scoring seven points, but led the team with eight rebounds and five steals.

The Peregrines return home Wednesday, Feb. 6, to face Trinity Christian College at 7 p.m. in the second game of a doubleheader with the women’s team who play at 5 p.m.

The first 100 fans will get a box of candy, and one lucky couple will win a Valentine’s Day dinner during the game. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3 for ages 12-18, and free for ages 11 and under and PUC students with a current school photo ID.