Final Score: Arkansas Baptist College 89, Baptist Bible College 86
Location: Arkansas Baptist (ABC Gym) Little Rock, Arkansas
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri- The Patriots played a very competitive game against NAIA Arkansas Baptist College that featured 9 ties and 12 lead changes. The Buffaloes led by as many as 9 points with 8:23 remaining in the first half, before the Patriots rallied to trail by a bucket, 35-33, at intermission. The second half was controlled by the Patriots much of the way as they were ahead by 13 with 5:46 to go, but they could not hang on. Pressure put on by the Buffaloes in the last five minutes proved to be too much for BBC to handle as they made numerous turnovers down the stretch, giving up the lead late, then dropping the decision 89-86. The Patriots fought to the final horn despite facing continuous foul trouble. The Patriots shot 55 percent for the contest compared to 50 percent by the Buffaloes. The free throw differential proved to be important as the Patriots canned 14 of 17, but Arkansas Baptist made 22 of 29. The turnover comparison was not favorable for the Patriots either, 22-9.
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The BBC Patriots go back on the road Thursday, January 26, to Springdale, Arkansas, to play Ecclesia College in a doubleheader with the Women. The Men's contest begins at 7 pm. Saturday, January 28, the Men will take on the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy from St. Louis. The game will begin at 3 pm. In an interesting side note, BBC will play host following their game to a high school contest between El Dorado Springs and Bakersfield at 5 pm.
