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Peter Lash
65
Neb. Wesleyan NWU 11-7,6-3 American Rivers
79
Winner Luther LUT 4-13,1-8 American Rivers
Neb. Wesleyan NWU
11-7,6-3 American Rivers
65
Final
79
Luther LUT
4-13,1-8 American Rivers
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Neb. Wesleyan NWU 29 36 65
Luther LUT 29 50 79

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Men's Basketball Couldn't Sustain Luther's Second Half Rally in 79-65 Loss

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • The Prairie Wolves had the advantage for the majority of the game, but the Norse came back with a scorching 69.2% shooting percentage in the second half to win.
  • Peter Lash earned 28 points by tying his season high in threes, converting 5-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also collected twelve rebounds, one assists and one block as he filled up the stat sheet. Walker Andrew was also in double figures for the Prairie Wolves scoring 10.
  • The Norse opened up the game with a quick 6-3 lead, but the Prairie Wolves responded by hitting four straight threes, all by different members. The Prairie Wolves led 15-6 midway through the first half.
  • Thomas Hunt knocked down a three to make it 21-16 with five minutes left in the first half. The Hasting's native drilled three treys in the first half.
  • Later, a Luther 8-0 run put the Norse back in the game and gave them a three-point lead at 24-21.
  • All-in-all, the halftime score was 29-29. 
  • In the second half, it turned into a back-and-forth boxing match with both sides exchanging punches. At the 3:30 mark, the Prairie Wolves led 63-62.
  • After then, Luther made back-to-back clutch three-pointers before finishing the contest with an 8-0 run for a score of 79-65.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE
  • Peter Lash: 28 points, 12 rebounds
  • Carter Glenn: 5 points, 2 rebounds
  • Walker Andrew: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists
  • Thomas Hunt: 9 points, 2 steals
  • Nebraska Wesleyan
    • FG: 40.4%
    • 3PT: 37.5%
    • FT: 63.6%
  • Luther College
    • FG: 51.9%
    • 3PT: 50%
    • FT: 100%
COACH DALE WELLMAN'S COMMENTS:
  • "Luther dictated the game on both ends. We have to be more aggressive if we want to win A-R-C road games."

UP NEXT
The Prairie Wolves return home to Lincoln for a Wednesday night matchup against Buena Vista. Tip is scheduled for 7:30 pm
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