Box Score

Spring Arbor (Mich.) SAU 4-3

IU Kokomo (Ind.) IUK 2-3

Spring Arbor (Mich.) SAU

4-3

Final

Nov. 15, 2016

IU Kokomo (Ind.) IUK

2-3

Score By Periods
Team	1	2	F
Spring Arbor (Mich.) SAU	27	46	73
IU Kokomo (Ind.) IUK	33	32	65

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | 11/15/2016 12:00:00 AM

Big second half fuels Cougars win

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KOKOMO, Ind. – The Spring Arbor University men's basketball team traveled to Kokomo, Indiana Tuesday night for the second of their three game road trip to play Indiana University Kokomo. The Cougars final tune up game prior to playing No. 1 ranked University of Saint Francis did not disappoint.

A sluggish first half for Spring Arbor was erased as it exploded offensively for 46 points in the second half, fueled by a 16-5 run to open the frame. The Cougars regained the lead for good on a pair of Tommy Hamilton free throws at the 10 minute mark of the stanza and never looked back holding on for a 73-65 victory.

THE BASICS

FINAL SCORE: Spring Arbor 73, Indiana Kokomo 65

LOCATION: Cougar Gymnasium | Kokomo, Ind.

RECORDS: Spring Arbor 4-3, Indiana Kokomo 2-3

HOW IT HAPPENED

The first half was back and forth for almost the entirety as the teams exchanged the lead six times. The Cougars' 33-27 halftime deficit was due to an IU Kokomo 8-0 run fueled by forward Eric Miller, who scored seven points in the stretch.
The visiting Cougars were able to hang around in the first half, despite their seven turnovers, in large part due to 14 points from Caleb Hogans.
Spring Arbor came out inspired to start the second half as it went on a 16-5 run to open the frame.
Jeff Beckman came off the bench for the Cougars and provided an immediate spark, scoring six straight points and cleaning up a couple key boards helping extend the lead to 58-54.
SAU made some key free throws late to hang on for a 73-65 hard-fought contest.
Spring Arbor had three players in double figures led by Hogans' 22. Paul Marandet and Xavier Prather had 14 and 11, respectively.

BEYOND THE BOXSCORE

Hogans led the way offensively, once again, for the Cougars. He was 8-for-13 shooting on the night and 4-for-7 from deep. He also notched six boards from the guard position.
SAU took much better care of the ball in the second half, only turning it over four times and winning the second half rebounding battle 20-14.
Spring Arbor shot 47 percent from the field while holding IU Kokomo to 35 percent on the night.

FOR INDIANA KOKOMO

IU Kokomo was led by Miller, who had a double-double on the night with 20 points and 12 boards.
IU Kokomo was out-rebounded 42-37 and lost the assist battle on the night 12-11. Both teams turned the ball over 11 times.
The Cougars drop to 2-3 on the season as they prepare to host Indiana University Northwest in the second game of their home and home series.

UP NEXT

Spring Arbor will get a week off before it closes its three game road trip in Fort Wayne, Indiana against last year's national runner-up Saint Francis (7-0). Tip-off is set for Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.