Alice Lloyd Eagles Host Rio Grande

Pippa Passes, KY: The Rio Grande University Red Storm delivered 15 long bombs, and used that to take down the Alice Lloyd College Eagles, 79-69. The battle was held Tuesday,December 13th, at the Perry Campus Center.

In the first half, the hosts led 10-9 at the 14:08 mark before Rio used a 22-5 run over the next nine minutes to sprint ahead 31-15 at 5:19.

From there, ALC would get several buckets from senior guard Bryce Slone and freshman guard Koji Anderson to slice the deficit in two. Still, the Ohio team would take a 38-30 advantage into the locker room at intermission. 

In the second half, the visiting Red Storm would refuse to go away quietly as they ran their advantage back to double digits once more. The Eagles would mount another comeback sparked by the play of senior forward Will Philpot, and entered striking range once more. 

Unfortunately, each time the hosts would seem on the verge of getting the deficit below six points, Rio would counter with a huge three-point bucket. The Red Storm would then seal the deal by draining their free throws late, and pull out the huge road victory.

For ALC (6-6; 2-2 RSC), who saw their 5-game win-streak come to an end, four players reached double figures. They were led on the night by Philpot who finished with 18 points (8-12FG) and 9 boards. Junior forward Damon Tobler registered 13 points and snared 9 rebounds of his own. In addition,Anderson chipped in with 12 points, 6 assists, and 2 steals, while Slone contributed 11 points.

Alice Lloyd connected on 49.1% (27-55) from the field, and 41.7% (5-12) from long range. From the charity line, they sank 66.7% (10-15). Additionally, ALC registered 35 rebounds, 5steals, and 14 assists.

Rio (9-3; 5-0 RSC), were led by Shiloh Blevins with 25 points. His club connected on 39% (23-59) from the field. They won the game by shooting 44.1% (15-34) from long range and 94.7% (18-19) foul line. They also had 33 rebounds, 12 steals, and 15assists.

The Eagles return to action on Friday, December16th for non-conference game at Welch College. Tipoff is set for 8:00pm.