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at UW-Stout 70 La Crosse 69 The Eagles lost another one, this time it at least it was a close game. Of course, the Eagles had no business losing the game in the first place. La Crosse played well early adn took a 36-27 lead into halftime. With 12 minutes left, the lead had stretched to a 12 points, but then, it an all too familiar sight, the wheels fell off. Justin Peters of Stout nailed four consecutive three pointers late in the second half to help give Stout the a two point lead down the stretch. Melvin Veasley, apparently out of the Charlie Gross's doghouse, converted a 3-point play with 7 seconds left to put La Crosse up 69-68. Stout came down the floor, and Dale Handford put up an airball as he tried to beat the clock. Unfortunately, Stout's Thad Hillard was there an put in the rebound at the buzzer to give Stout a one point win. It was the second straight game Hillard had hit a shot at the buzzer to win a game for the Blue Devils. Ty Cornell had 18 points, 4 reboundsand 3 assists for La Crosse in his first stint of extended playing time this year. Eric Dudek had 14 points, Melvin Veasley had 10 points and rebounds, and Wes Warren had 9 before leaving due to injury. The Eagles were a spectacular 60% (9-15) on their three pointers, but a putrid 23.9% on their two point shots and managed to shoot 32% for the game. Another bright spot, the Eagles had only 10 turnovers. With the loss, the Eagles dropped their ninth consecutive game and fell to 0-9 in the WSUC and 7-10 overall. Stout improved to 3-6 in the WSUC and 9-9 overall. With the loss, the Eagles are well on their way to clinching last place, as only River Falls (2-7) is within reasonable distance barring a late-season miracle. Things won't get any easier either. Wednesday night, they host 17-1 UW-Platteville, the Defending National Div. III Champions, at Mitchell Hall.
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