EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (blugolds.com) – The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire men's basketball team wrapped up their regular season on Saturday as they hosted UW-Whitewater. The Blugolds ran into a Whitewater offense that shot 46% from the field and hit eight threes in the first half to hand UWEC their ninth loss on the year.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- UW-Eau Claire (16-9, 8-6) found themselves in a nine-point hole in the first twelve minutes as the Warhawks hit four shots beyond the arch for a 23-14 lead.
- Carter Huschka (Sr. – Farmington, Minn.) led Eau Claire on the night with 23 points and 13 rebounds for his sixth double-double of the year.
- The Blugolds held the advantage on fast break points, outscoring Whitewater 15-6 on the break.
- The second half saw the Blugolds improve their shooting to 37% from the field but were outscored 37-36 in the 15-point defeat.
- Andre Renta (Jr. – Hudson, Wis.) helped the Blugolds stay in the game with 18 points and four rebounds on the night.
WHAT'S NEXT
The Blugolds earn the No. 3 seed in the Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (WIAC) Tournament and will host UW-Oshkosh on Monday, February 24 at the Sonnentag Event Center. Tip off is scheduled for 7 p.m. as UWEC Athletics holds Chippewa Calley Fan Appreciation Night. All fans will receive free admission into the first playoff basketball game in the Blugolds new home. Tickets can be claimed at the door on Monday or at The Sonnentag Box Office days prior.
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