GOSHEN (Sat., Dec. 13, 2008) - The Couriers nearly recovered from 10 first-quarter turnovers but committed 16 second-half fouls in falling to Elkhart Christian 45-42.
The visiting Eagles (2-3) capitalized on a flurry of Courier turnovers to take an 8-0 lead with 6:40 remaining in the opening quarter. That lead grew to 16-6 at the first stop.
Led by 9 points from John Miller and 7 from Jordan Bontrager, the Couriers turned it over only 3 times in the second and third quarters. Going into the final period, the Couriers stood on top 29-28.
In the fourth quarter, the Couriers sent the Eagles to the free-throw line for 18 attempts. The Eagles connected on 13, taking the lead for good 36-35 on Drew Lyon's second make with 4:31 left on the clock.
Evan Stutzman missed two three-pointers on the game's final possession. The Couriers fell for the first time in their own gym. Their record on their home floor is now 7-1.
Elkhart Christian's 6'5" center Lyon led all scorers with 15 points. Mitchell West added 13 for the Eagles.
Bontrager tallied 12 points and Miller 11 for the Couriers (2-2). Miller added 4 assists and Stutzman 9 rebounds.
The Couriers topped the Eagles in the JV game 29-20.
The Couriers entertain the Michigan Christian Educators (MCE) Knights Tuesday night.
Both teams prepare to meet again in the Eagles' next game at 11:30 a.m. Saturday in the Bethany Christian Invitational. Bethany (2-3) plays Lakeland Christian (3-3) at 10:00 in the first semifinal.
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