(Peru, Neb.) – A late rally by the Peru State College (PSC) Bobcat men's basketball team fell short on Thursday night against the Benedictine College Ravens. 
 
After getting within one at 57-56 with 31 seconds left on a three-pointer by Nate Bohy (Mesa, Ariz.) on an assist from Derrick Williams (St. Joseph, Mo.), the 'Cats had a chance to go ahead after forcing a Raven turnover.  However, a PSC shot failed, Benedictine grabbed the rebound and Peru State was forced to foul.  The Raven hit both free throws; making it 59-56 and a last-second three-pointer by PSC did not find the mark, allowing Benedictine to escape with the win.
 
Benedictine improved to 3-2 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) and 11-5 overall.  Peru State fell to 1-5 in the HAAC and 8-9 overall.
 
Game Action
 
The Ravens jumped to a 5-0 lead before Bohy hit a three-pointer to put PSC on the board with 18:30 left in the first half.  Benedictine stretched the lead to ten at 19-9 with just under ten minutes left in the first 20 minutes and eventually led 11 at 28-17 with 3:36 remaining before PSC had a little rally to end the half.  Peru State outscored the Ravens 10-5 to trail 33-27 at halftime.
 
Benedictine had a 5-0 run to start the second half, going back on top 38-27 with just over four minutes gone in the half.  Peru State then cut it to 42-41 on a Kody Kirkpatrick (Loami, Ill.) three-pointer with 11:18 left in the game.
 
The Ravens responded with a 9-0 run to again lead by ten at 51-41 with just under seven minutes left.  PSC did get back within one at 57-56, but could not make the plays to win the game.
 
Team Statistics
 
The Ravens shot 49 percent from the floor while Peru State made 38.2 percent of their field goal tries.  Both teams shot well from behind the arc as PSC made seven of 16 for 43.8 percent while Benedictine made six of 14 for 42.9 percent.
 
Benedictine grabbed 30 rebounds compared to Peru State's 23.  Both teams played a clean game in terms of turnovers as PSC only committed nine while the Ravens had 12 miscues.  Benedictine blocked six shots compared to PSC's two.
 
Individual Statistics
 
Bohy and Kirkpatrick finished in double figures with Bohy having a game-high 19 points while Kirkpatrick added 17. 
 
Williams led the team with six rebounds and five assists while adding seven points.

BENEDICTINE BOX SCORE
 
Upcoming Games
 
Peru State is on the road Saturday to face the Eagles of Avila University in Kansas City, Mo.  Game time is scheduled for approximately 4 p.m. or 25 minutes following the women's game.
 
Graceland University will be the Bobcats' next home opponent, as PSC will host the YellowJackets on Thursday, Jan. 17, at approximately 7:30 p.m.
 
Then, on Saturday, Jan. 19, PSC will face the Evangel University Crusaders in Springfield, Mo., at 4 p.m.