WATERTOWN, Wis. -- Despite maintaining the lead for the majority of the second half, the Sabercats fell to Principia College 78-76 on their home court.

James Hawley and Grant Brock co-led Maranatha with 21 points each. Brock also contributed 9 rebounds, 4 blocks, and 2 steals while Hawley pitched in 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 assist, and 1 block. On the day, Principia held a 14-point advantage from the line and out-rebounded the Sabercats 41-36 to fuel the win.

OVERVIEW

• Result: Maranatha 76-78 Principia
• Venue: Main Gym, Maranatha Baptist University
• Location: Watertown, Wis.
• Attendance: 125
• Records: MBU (2-8), PC (2-8)

STORY 

The lead changed hands constantly through the majority of the first half, but going into the locker room, a pair of free throws from James Hawley gave the Sabercats the edge, 38-36.

The second half was a chance for the Sabercats to regroup, as both teams struggled to find the hoop in the opening minutes of the half. Scoring was again back and forth, until the Sabercats broke free to go on a 9 point run in the 12th minute of the half. Principia still kept their foot in the door, never allowing their deficit to exceed 10 points. In the last 3 minutes of the game, the Panthers pounced, capitalizing on late game fouls and turnovers.

When it was all said and done, the Panthers managed to steal a 2-point win, marking their second win of the season. 

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Maranatha Starters: 4- Price (C), 13- Hawley (C), 14- Cleveland, 21- Brock, 30- Schultz

STATS

• Box Score
• Last time: Principia won 82-66 at home last season
• Series: Principia now leads the series 3-1

OPPONENTS

• Principia competes in the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (NCAA DIII)
• Principia finished last season with a record of 4-21

NEXT

The Sabercats host Rockford on Tuesday, December 16 for a 5:00 p.m. tip in their last game before Christmas break. Follow at mbusabercats.com/schedule.