Memphis, Tenn.- The University of West Florida Men's basketball team saw their four game win streak come to an end at the hands of Christian Brothers on Saturday night. CBU defeated UWF 78-74 in Canale Arena. The Argos are now 15-4 overall, 9-3 in conference and third in conference standings.
 
"I knew this was going to be a very hard game," said Head Coach Jeff Burkhamer.  "Credit CBU for how they played. We did not handle their physicality well.  We got out toughed in the toughness stats.  They kicked us on the glass and were quicker to loose balls.   And, we were unable to guard them off the dribble.  We have to learn how to play through no calls and be stronger on both ends of the floor.  We did some very uncharacteristic things tonight and it cost us.  We will find out a lot about our team in the next couple of weeks."
 
The Argos jumped out to an early lead to start the game and led 9-2 at the first media timeout. The squad's success continued throughout the first half as UWF led 31-28 at halftime. Wendell Matthews was the leading scorer with 10 points.
 
West Florida was 11-29 from the field on 37 percent shooting. Christian Brothers was 11-31 from the field on 35 percent shooting. Christian Brothers made three three-pointers during the first half. CBU outrebounded UWF 24-15 during the first half.
 
To start the second half Daniel Sofield made two free throws after being fouled by Jesse Payne IV. During the second half the Buccaneers began to find their rhythm and took the lead. Christian Brothers improved their shooting during the second half and was 18-30 from the field, for a 60 percent field goal percentage. The Bucs were 5-7 from the three-point line and continued to outrebounded UWF 19-9.
 
West Florida was 14-27 from the field, on 51 percent shooting. The Argos made three three-pointers and had 31 points coming from the bench. Both teams had five turnovers during the second half. UWF was able to score 10 points from turnovers while CBU scored 13.
 
Overall Christian Brothers was more efficient from the field on 47 percent shooting, compared to West Florida's 44 percent. The Bucs made eight three-pointers and outrebounded UWF 43-24. Christian Brothers was led in scoring by Christian Jones with 21 points, followed by Nick Deifel with 20 points and a team high eight rebounds.
 
Matthews finished the night as the Argos leading scorer with 20 points. Sofield and LaTrell Tate rounded out the double figure scoring with 12 and 15 points respectively. Matthews and Darrin Jenkins each had four rebounds.
 
Up next, West Florida will continue their time on the road against Valdosta State on Jan. 29.
 
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