Feb. 7, 2009

Box Score

Southwestern University lost its match-up with SCAC conference rival Trinity on Saturday night 78-86. The Pirates shot well from the field and line, but were out-rebounded 35-28 and gave the Tigers 28 second chance points which proved to be the difference.

The Pirates got down by as many as ten points in the first half, but ended up going into halftime down by just six. Southwestern was able to pull within one point just three minutes into the second half on a three-pointer by junior guard Zach Bergstrom. Trinity responded by going on a 15-2 run over the next 5 minutes, putting the score at 65-50 with 11:38 remaining.

Southwestern chipped away at the lead and pulled within two with 3:14 left to play on a layup by junior guard Anthony Cox and again with 1:21 remaining on a jumper by senior forward Andrew McDonald.

Down the stretch, the Pirates would foul in hopes of pulling closer, but Trinity capitalized on the opportunity and made 7 of their 8 free throws to close out the game.

Bergstrom led the Pirates with 18 points, followed by McDonald and Cox who chipped in 16 and 12 respectively. McDonald also led the Pirates in rebounds with six.

The Pirates fall to 13-8 overall and 4-7 in SCAC Conference action. They head out on their last regular season road trip of the year and will take on Hendrix on Friday, February 13 at 6:00 p.m.