Austin Dyer goes up for the Cougs
By Tim Peterson
(Glendora) – Azusa Pacific had one last shot but Bruce English’s long three from beyond half court came up empty and the Cougars fell to Hawaii Pacific 83-80 Monday night at Felix Event Center.
It was a back and forth affair that saw the lead change hands 13 times and there were five ties. Hawaii Pacific led 36-34 at the half. The Sharks biggest lead of the night was eight and the Cougars was five-the first five points of the contest.
Those five points of the game were courtesy of Lydell Cardwell, who knocked down a three and a short jumper to get the Cougs off and running. The lead didn’t last long however as the Sharks surged back.
Jordan Martin and Chauncey Orr each had 22 for Hawaii Pacific with Orr going eight for eight from the line. Colfax Nordquist was also in double figures with 13.
Will Ward had 12 tough points down in the paint but it wasn’t enough for APU
English led the Cougars in scoring with 22 going nine for 16 from the field including three for eight from the land of plenty. Will Ward was a threat down in the paint with 12 and Austin Dyer added 11. Connor Peterson and Cardwell rounded out the scoring with 9 and 8 respectively.
Azusa Pacific had a big edge in field goal percentage 49-34 but the Sharks made 23 free throws compared to 18 for APU. And in the end they proved to be three points better.
The Cougars dropped to 15-6 overall (9-4 in the PacWest) while the Sharks improved to 14-6, 9-4.
HP 36 47 83
AP 34 46 80
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