Second Half Run By Griffins Sends Them Past Spalding To Stay Unbeaten In SLIAC

LOUSIVLLE, Ky.—The Fontbonne University men's basketball stayed unbeaten in conference play and extended its winning streak out to four with a hard fought 64-56 win over Spalding.

Records

Fontbonne (6-4; 2-0 SLIAC)

Spalding (4-11; 2-2 SLIAC)

Game Breakdown

In the first half, the Golden Eagles led 20-12 at the 8:54 mark on Brian Tribble's jumper. The Griffins kept battling and over the next three minutes went on a 11-3 run to tie the game with 5:19 remaining on Will Suellentrop's made free throws.

Spalding, though closed out the half on a 6-2 run leading 29-25 at the break. Spalding shot the ball well in the first connecting on 50.0 percent of its shots led by Christian Stewart's 15 points. The Griffins trailed only by four despite shooting 7-of-28 (25.0 percent) from the field.

In the second half, the Golden Eagles were on top 39-28 at the 15:40 mark on Brandin Obidike's free throws. Fontbonne started to chip away at the deficit and its efforts paid off with Anthony Jones' 3-pointer giving Fontbonne a 45-44 lead capping off a 17-5 run in six minutes.

Spalding retook the lead at 48-45 but Fontbonne answered right back with Caden Clark's 3-point play tying the game. Then, at 6:22, the Griffins took the lead for good on Carter Collins made layup.

Fontbonne closed out the half in dominating fashion rattling off a 14-8 run in the final six minutes for the eight-point win.

Team Stats

• Fontbonne shot 36.8 percent from both the field and beyond-the-arc.
• The Griffins held a 38-33 rebounding advantage.
• The Griffins bench outscored the Golden Eagles, 21-14.
• Spalding fared better at the free throw line going 17-of-22 (77.3 percent).

Fontbonne Leaders

• Caden Clark led with 14 points on 4-of-10 shooting.
• Brent Wagner came off the bench going 4-of-8 from downtown for 12 points.
• Elijah Rice was the final player in double-figures with 10 points.

Up Next

The Griffins look for its fifth straight win and redemption from last season SLIAC Championship game when they'll visit Blackburn on Wednesday. Tip-off at 7:30 p.m.

About Fontbonne University

Fontbonne University is a private, Catholic liberal arts university located in St. Louis, committed to a transformative education and inspiring students to become global citizens who think critically, act ethically and serve responsibly. The university, founded in 1923, is sponsored by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet. For more information, visit www.fontbonne.edu.

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