Box Score ST. GEORGE, Utah (January 30, 2016) – A second 20-point comeback attempt in five days was not in the cards for the Hawaii Pacific men's basketball team.
After falling behind by 20 at halftime, the Sharks could not overcome the double-digit deficit and fell to Dixie State University 84-63 in a crucial PacWest Conference matchup at Burns Arena. On Tuesday, HPU erased a 20-point first-half deficit and came back to defeat local rival Chaminade.
The Sharks (13-6 overall, 8-4 PacWest) received 13 points apiece from guards
Connor Looney and
Jordan Martin. Bowling Green transfer
Chauncey Orr chipped in eight points, drained two treys, pulled down five rebounds and notched two assists while also accumulating three steals.
Forward
Joel Feigler scored six points, pulled down four rebounds and blocked four shots—his 32
nd rejection in the last 11 games. The Las Vegas native and Central Arkansas transfer is averaging 12.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game this season.
The Red Storm (10-8, 7-5) received a double-double effort from Mark Ogden Jr., who posted game-high marks with 26 points and 13 rebounds.
HPU continues its five-game away stretch with a tilt against Azusa Pacific on Monday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m.
