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Jewell men's basketball closed the regular season with a loss at Rockhurst University on Thursday night, dropping the game at Mason-Halpin Fieldhouse in Kansas City 79-77, splitting the season series with the Hawks.

The series was not without drama this year, with Jewell's win coming in December on a 70 foot shot by Dwight Sistrunk, Jr., and Thursday night's game ending with a just-that-close three point try by Alexander Hutson that hit the front of the rim and bounced off as time expired.

Jewell fell behind quickly 7-0, only to build a 12 point first-half lead behind the play of Hutson, who scored nine first-half points. Leading by six entering the second half, the Cardinals let Rockhurst back into the game by shooting only 37% in the half and 38% for the game.  Rockhurst shot 55% from the floor in the second half.

Still, a missed free-throw with just seconds remaining gave Jewell a chance.  As Sistrunk dribbled down the floor, Hutson spotted up on the right wing and took the shot, changing the arch a bit over an oncoming defender.  The shot was just short, Rockhurst secured the rebond, and the Hawks (7-18, 3-15 GLVC) claimed the win.

Hutson and Sistrunk each had 16 points, while D'Vante Mosby had 13 points and 13 rebounds.  Clint McCullough had 11 points, and Sistrunk had eight rebounds.

Jewell (11-15, 7-11) will travel to Louisville, Ky., as they take on Bellarmine University at 3:00 p.m. (est) in the 2014 Deaconess GLVC Men's Basketball Tournament.

For the complete tournament bracket click here.