STU vs. UPRM
82
Winner Puerto-Rico Mayaguez UPRMM 1-1
72
St. Thomas STUMBALL 1-2
Winner
Puerto-Rico Mayaguez UPRMM
1-1
82
Final
72
St. Thomas STUMBALL
1-2
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Puerto-Rico Mayaguez UPRMM 33 49 82
St. Thomas STUMBALL 41 31 72

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

BOBCATS FALL TO BULLDOGS IN FINAL MINUTES

MIAMI GARNDES, Fla. - St. Thomas (1-2) suffered another loss during a close match-up against NCAA DII opponent University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez (1-1).  With the lead at half, the Bobcats were not able to capitalize down the stretch for an 72-82 loss to the Bulldogs.  James Vice led all Bobcats with 23 points.

In tonight's match-up, the leading scorers for the Bobcats were Vice (23 points), Michael Walker (11 points) and Tim Sada with (11 points).  Vice paved the way with 23 points, shooting 10 for 13 from the field and have a three pointer on the night.  Following behind Vice were teammates Sada and Walker, who each scored 11 points.

With the start of the first half, the Bobcats seemed to be a little sluggish. Trailing UPRM by 10 in the 12th minute of the first half, the Bobcats would manage to pick up their tempo by taking a 15 point lead with three minutes to go. Upon the conclusion of the first half, the Bobcats would hold a 41-33 lead over The University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez Bulldogs.  Staying persistent with their play, coming out of the half the St. Thomas would remain in the lead up until the 14th minute of the second half.  With the score within two and the Bobcats trailing, they would try to regroup in an effort to regain the lead.  Unfortunately, the Bulldogs would see the light at the end of the tunnel and press the pace in the remaining minutes.  The Bulldogs would not find themselves trailing for the rest of the half, as they stretched the lead to 10 points with seconds left to go in the game. 

The Bobcats hit the road to Kentucky next as the face-off against the University of the Cumberlands (Ky.) Wednesday, November 25.  Tip-off is set for 4 P.M. E.T.


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