REC CENTER — Davenport’s deep bench accounted for 47 points Tuesday night, and 12 of 14 Cougars who played registered points leading to the 90-79 win against the home team, Purdue University Calumet. The Peregrines (1-4) trailed by as many as 12 late in the second half before Sara Keilman (Hammond Morton) tossed in a 3-footer to close the gap to five points, but that was as close as PUC could get.

Freshman Stephaine Beck (Mishawaka) scored a season high 23 points hitting 64 percent from the field, including a pair of 3-pointers. It was her second game this season cracking the 20-point margin.

Four Peregrines scored double digits in the contest with freshman Nicci Desimone (Elkhart Memorial) cashing in for 11 points, four assists and three 3-pointers. Sophomores Chrissy Lobodinski (Merrillville) and Jenny Britton (Lake Central) eached scored 10. Meme Harris (Merrillville) led the squad with six assists and added nine points in the loss.

The Peregrines faired better from the field than their last road loss. They shot 60 percent in the second half and finished shooting 52 percent from the field, including a 45 percent success rate from the 3-point stripe.

Next Tuesday, Nov. 18, both Peregrine teams host Bethel College in a rare weekday doubleheader. The women tip at 5 p.m. and the men at 7 p.m.

Box Score: http://www.ccacsports.com/stats/2008-09/WIIBKB/pucg05.htm