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Southern Utah
Southern Utah Spoils IPFW's Summit League Opener
12/5/2008 12:00:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Dec. 5, 2008
Cedar City, UT - Junior guard Davis Baker scored 21 points and Jake Nielson came off the bench to add 14 as Southern Utah dropped IPFW, 78-62 on Thursday night at the Centrum Arena.
It was the Summit League opener for IPFW, but Southern Utah already had a win under their belt, topping Oakland on Monday night.
The Thunderbirds, (3-4, 2-0) broke open a close game late in the first half as a jumper by Dave Marek and a layup by Nielson gave SUU a 29-17 lead.
Southern Utah would take a 36-28 advantage into half time.
In the second half, IPFW could get it no closer that six. That came at the 16:16 mark on a foul shot by Carson.
Everytime the 'Dons would make a run, SUU had an answer, keeping their lead in double digits most of the second period on the way to the 16-point win.
The Thunderbirds had a good shooting night, converting on 28 of their 49 attempts from the floor (57.1%).
IPFW didn't shoot that poorly either, making 21 of 44 (47.7%).
Along with Carson, Deilvez Yearby (13) and Ben Botts (10) scored in double figures.
With the loss, IPFW falls to 3-4 and 0-1 in league play. They will return to action on Saturday night in Kansas City taking on host UMKC.
~Dons~
