LEWISTON, Idaho – The University of Providence men's basketball team fell to Corban University 86-72 in the team's final game of the Clearwater River Lodge & Casino Classic on Saturday.
The first ten minutes featured a lot of back and forth action between the two teams, with neither team able to pull away initially. Corban (3-1) broke that trend around the eight minute mark, going on 9-0 run. The Argos (2-2) couldn't close the gap, trailing 46-38 at the half.
The squad came out of the break strong, cutting the lead to five points. However the Warriors responded with some firepower, getting up to 20-point lead with 4:18 left in the game. The Argos managed to make a run at the end, but couldn't overcome the deficit, falling 86-72.
"We have to get better on the defensive end," head coach
Steve Keller said. "Give Corban some credit. They are solid on both ends of the floor."
Dawson Fowler led the way for the Argos (2-2), recording 16 points, four rebounds and three assists for the squad.
Jake Olsen added 14 points and seven rebounds while
Rashee Stocks added 13 points and three assists. Darius Henderson led the Warriors with 18 points and nine rebounds.
The Argos will get back on the floor next weekend against Our Lady of the Lake. The game will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Nov. 19 in the McLaughlin Center.