The Centre College men's basketball team attempted six less shots than its opponent, but made nine more to defeat LaGrange College 88-63, Friday, Nov. 25, in LaGrange, Ga. The game was played as part of the Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament, hosted by LaGrange.
The Colonels shot a season-high 62.3% (33-53) from the field, including 19-28 (67.9%) in the second half, while LaGrange finished 24-59 (40.7%).
After a Panthers basket to start the game, Centre used a 13-2 run to go ahead 13-4 at the 15:45 mark. LaGrange responded with a 9-0 run to tie the game at 13 apiece with 11:39 to play in the first half.
The Colonels answered with another run, this time outscoring LaGrange 10-2 to take a 23-15 lead at the 8:09 mark. Once again, the Panthers fought their way back taking a 26-25 lead with just under five minutes remaining. Centre ended the half on a 10-1 run to take a 35-27 lead into the intermission.
The Colonels would not look back in the second half, owning a double-digit lead almost the entire half. Centre actually shot better from the field than it did from the free throw line, making only 56.3% (18-32) from the charity stripe.
Junior forward Matt Jacobson paced the Colonels with a game-high 22 points on eight of 12 shooting. Jacobson also pulled down six rebounds. Senior center Reggie Magnusson scored 16 points and junior center John Patterson added 10 points, four rebounds and three blocks off the bench.
Centre, now 2-1, will play Huntingdon College on day two of the Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament. The game will be played Saturday, Nov. 26, in LaGrange, Ky. and will start at 2:00 p.m.
Newspaper Box Score Centre College vs LaGrange College 11/25/05 8 p.m. at LaGrange, Ga. At LaGrange, Ga. CENTRE COLLEGE 88, LAGRANGE COLLEGE 63 CENTRE COLLEGE (1-1) Matt Jacobson 8-12 6-9 22; Reggie Magnusson 7-12 2-3 16; John Patterson 4-5 2-3 10; Matt Nestheide 4-6 0-0 9; Kyle Christopher 2-4 1-5 7; Thomas Britt 2-4 2-4 7; Coy Zerhusen 3-5 0-2 6; T.C. Thomason 1-1 2-2 4; Ryan Crowdis 1-1 2-2 4; Rob Matthews 1-1 0-0 2; Stuart Rutledge 0-1 1-2 1; Beau Braden 0-0 0-0 0; Adam Patterson 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 33-53 18-32 88. LAGRANGE COLLEGE (1-2) Leon Williams 4-8 0-1 9; Michael Patterson 4-8 1-2 9; Corie Jackson 2-3 2-2 7; Demetris Render 2-10 3-4 7; Justin Hodges 3-7 0-0 7; Roger McDowell 2-4 0-0 6; Robby Lawrence 2-3 1-2 5; Shon Redding 2-2 0-0 4; Brian Darracott 2-5 0-0 4; Landon Baize 0-1 2-2 2; Antoine Maddox 1-6 0-0 2; Tamel McGibiany 0-1 1-3 1; Derrick Thompson 0-0 0-0 0; Jordan Nutt 0-0 0-0 0; Kevin Kelly 0-0 0-0 0; Ryan Shores 0-1 0-0 0; Travis Moore 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 24-59 10-16 63. Centre College................ 35 53 - 88 LaGrange College.............. 27 36 - 63 3-point goals-Centre College 4-12 (Kyle Christopher 2-4; Thomas Britt 1-3; Matt Nestheide 1-2; Matt Jacobson 0-3), LaGrange College 5-13 (Roger McDowell 2-4; Corie Jackson 1-2; Leon Williams 1-2; Justin Hodges 1-2; Antoine Maddox 0-2; Ryan Shores 0-1). Fouled out--Centre College-None, LaGrange College-Demetris Render. Rebounds-Centre College 38 (Matt Nestheide 7), LaGrange College 32 (Demetris Render 8). Assists-Centre College 10 (Adam Patterson 2; Matt Nestheide 2), LaGrange College 9 (Justin Hodges 4). Total fouls-Centre College 20, LaGrange College 33. Coaches vs. Cancer Tournament