Hot second half gets Bees back on track

Boxscore

CLINTON, IOWA- The No. 18 St. Ambrose Fighting Bees took on Missouri Baptist in game one of The Franciscan University Tournament. Missouri Baptist came in to the contest undefeated, but the Fighting Bees handed them their first loss of the season with an 88-73 victory.

Both teams had trouble finding the basket in the first half, as the Fighting Bees jumped out to a 31-28 halftime lead. St. Ambrose shot 11 of 30 (36.7%) from the field, but held Missouri Baptist to 8 of 27 (29.6%) from the field. 

The Fighting Bees came out sizzling in the second half, as they shot a remarkable 22 of 30 from the field (73.3%). St. Ambrose held Missouri Baptist to 44.4% shooting in the second half and outscored them 57-45. 

Four Bees scored in double figures led by Karl Petersen with 19 points and 15 rebounds. Matt Fitzpatrick scored 18 points and added nine rebounds and five assists. Chad Tancil also scored 18 points and Ryan Johnson chipped in with 13. St. Ambrose outrebounded Missouri Baptist 45-32and held them to 38% shooting from the field.

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