ANDERSON, Ind. – The Adrian College men's basketball team opened its first road trip of the 2019-20 season with a loss at Anderson on Friday evening.

THE BASICS

Final Score: Anderson 98, Adrian 75

Location: Anderson, Ind. (O.C. Lewis Gymnasium - Anderson (Ind.)) 

Records: Anderson 1-0, Adrian 2-0.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Adrian was able to open a quick four point lead on a Jordan Harris layup and Jeremy Kalonji jump shot to start the contest, with the run halted by a jumper by Anderson. Harris responded with a three-pointer to push the lead back to four.

After a trio of Raven jumpshots, Kalonji posted a jumper to make it 9-6, before Anderson would take off on a scoring run and lead a majority of the first half. 

AC used a seven-point run to regain the lead, ignited by a Kaleb Swick three, followed by a Ke'Shaun Wyatt-Morris layup and a Harris three point jump shot, making the score 21-19. The hosts would lead 33-31 to end the half.

Tied at 38-38 with 17:23 remaining in the contest. Harris again made a three to put the Bulldogs up, 41-38. He helped them to maintain their lead, making a layup to make it 43-41 at 16:40.

With 10 minutes remaining on the clock, the Ravens took a five point lead, before eventually running away with the game, winning 98-75.

TOP DOGS

• Jordan Harris led the team, going 4-for-9 on threes and 6-for-10 on free throws. Harris had a team-leading seven rebounds and 26 points.

• Jeremy Kalonji trailed by one point, 25, shooting 100 percent on free throws (4-4). Kalonji had four rebounds and one steal.

• Also strong on the boards, Connor Pelham had two offensive rebounds and three defensive.

UP NEXT

The Bulldogs remain on the road, facing off at Manchester on Saturday, set for a 7:30 p.m. tipoff. 

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