Paul Quinn Falls to Jarvis Christian in Conference Matchup

First Half: A Tight Contest

The game started with both teams exchanging baskets, keeping the score close throughout the first half. Jarvis Christian took a narrow 31-26 lead into the break, thanks to key contributions from Kenny White Jr., who scored 20 points on an efficient 8-11 shooting, including four three-pointers.

Paul Quinn, on the other hand, found scoring difficult. Norris Williams led the Tigers with 22 points and 10 rebounds but struggled with efficiency, going 7-24 from the field. The Tigers' three-point shooting woes (2-21 for the game) became evident early, preventing them from gaining momentum.

Second Half: Jarvis Christian Pulls Away

Paul Quinn's struggles continued into the second half, shooting just 24.1% from the field. Despite a strong effort from Julian Spotser, who recorded a double-double with 9 points and 12 rebounds, the Tigers couldn't capitalize on second-chance opportunities.

Jarvis Christian maintained their composure and extended their lead behind consistent free-throw shooting and ball movement. George Nwogu played a crucial role, securing 11 rebounds while adding 9 points. Jamari Robertson also contributed with 9 points and 7 assists, keeping the Bulldogs' offense flowing smoothly.

Key Statistics and Takeaways

• Field Goal Percentage: Paul Quinn shot 31.1% (19-61), while Jarvis Christian finished at 33.9% (19-56).
• Three-Point Shooting: Paul Quinn struggled, hitting only 9.5% (2-21) from deep, compared to Jarvis Christian's 36.4% (8-22).
• Rebounding Battle: Paul Quinn narrowly lost the rebounding battle, 44-43, despite strong efforts from Spotser and Williams.
• Turnovers: Paul Quinn committed 12 turnovers compared to Jarvis Christian's 11, but the Bulldogs capitalized better, scoring 9 points off turnovers versus just 4 for the Tigers.
• Bench Contribution: A significant factor in the game was bench scoring. Jarvis Christian's bench outscored Paul Quinn's 13-0, highlighting the lack of depth available for the Tigers.

Looking Ahead

Paul Quinn must improve their shooting and offensive efficiency as they prepare for their next game. The Tigers have now fallen to 4-16 on the season and 4-13 in conference play, while Jarvis Christian moves to 8-11 overall and 8-8 in the conference.

The Tigers will look to bounce back in their upcoming matchup, focusing on ball movement and perimeter shooting as key areas of improvement. With better execution and reduced turnovers, Paul Quinn hopes to turn things around in the next contest.