| 12.20.05
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After owning as much
as a 16-point lead in the second half, the NAIA 5th-ranked
Foresters had to survive a late Cedarville charge to earn the 79-75
win over the 8th-ranked Yellow Jackets. Six minutes into
the game, HU’s Steve Snider hit a jumper to even the score at 15-15,
which ignited a 9-0 Forester run, giving them a lead they would never
concede. HU continued to add to its lead and headed to the locker
room with a 46-34 advantage.
Early in the second
half, the Foresters stretched their lead to 16 points and they were
still up 66-54 midway through the period when Cedarville began to
steadily chip away at the deficit. The Yellow Jackets got back within
two at 77-75 with 45 seconds to play, but HU’s Alex Kock knocked down
a pair of clutch free throws to seal the big win on the road.
Kock took game-high
honors with his 25 points and added seven rebounds. Kyle Ganton
finished with 18 points and eight boards. Snider added 15 points and
seven rebounds and Kyle Benge had 13 points off the bench. The
Foresters shot 42% for the game while their defense held Cedarville to
39% shooting for the game, including 25% from behind the arc. With
the win, HU improves to 13-3 on the season.
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