Peffer made six-of-nine shots in the first half, including three from long distance, on his way to 15 first half points. Eureka (3-8) shot 53.6 percent (15-28) in the opening period, but trailed 42-36 at halftime.
Richard came alive in the second half with 13 points and seven rebounds, but the home standing Blue Jays (2-7) missed just eight shot attempts (14-22, 64 percent) in the second half and won by 18.
Eureka had season highs with six blocked shots, 10 steals and 14 offensive rebounds, but the key stat was the Red Devils' one-of-13 shooting on three-pointers in the second half.
Eureka senior forward Andrew Walton pulled down six boards and pilfered four steals, coming off the bench for the first time in six games.
Andrew Buxton led a balance scoring effort for Westminster with 12 points. Fifteen different Blue Jays found the scoring column and combined to shoot 51.7 percent (30-58).
Eureka is in action again Wednesday, Jan 4 at Principia College. Tip off is slated for 5:30 p.m. in Elsah, Ill.