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West Alabama outscored the Christian Brothers University men's basketball team 37-22 in the second half to help it earn a 60-53 win, on Monday night, at Pruitt Hall. TIP OFF: Score: UWA 60 (12-2, 7-2 GSC) | CBU 53 (2-11, 2-8 GSC) Get Social: Twitter - Twitter - @CBU_MBB | Facebook – GoBucsGo | Instagram – CBUBucs  HOW IT HAPPENED 

• A layup from Daniel Loos helped give the Bucs a 17-9 lead with 10:21 left in the first half. 
• The Bucs made seven of their first 10 shots to start the game. 
• With 15 seconds remaining, UWA knocked down a three pointer that cut the CBU lead to 31-23 going into halftime. 
• UWA was just 9-31 from the floor in the first half. 
• The Tigers outscored CBU 15-8 in the first 7:16 to cut the deficit to 39-38 with 12:44 left. 
• UWA used an 8-2 run to take a 50-49 lead with 5:32 left. 
• A Nick Deifel jumper cut the UWA lead to 56-53 with 2:19 remaining. 
• The Tigers held CBU scoreless for the rest of the contest to hold on for the win. 
• CBU missed its final four shots of the contest. 

KEY STATS | NOTEABLES 

• UWA had its comeback aided by converting 17 of its 19 free throw attempts, including 14-15 in the second half. 
• The Bucs made seven of 11 from the free throw stripe. 
• CBU finished the game 22-56 shooting, while the Tigers were just 20-57. 
• The teams combined to go just 5-34 from three point range. 
• CBU dominated the paint, outscoring the hosts 34-22. 
• Nick Deifel led the Bucs with 13 points. 
• Daniel Loos added 11 points, and Aiden Ruthsatz finished with 10. Ruthsatz added a team-high six rebounds. 

UP NEXT: CBU is scheduled to return to action on Thursday Jan. 5 when they return home to host Lee. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 PM.

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