The William Jewell men's basketball team fell on the road at Drury on Saturday afternoon in Springfield, Mo. by a score of 86-67. The loss drops the Cardinals to 16-5 on the season and 6-5 in Great Lakes Valley Conference play.
 
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Cardinals fell into an early 27-15 hole half way through the opening 20 minutes. Eight consecutive points from Patrick Whelan pulled Jewell within six with just under seven minutes to play in the opening half.
• The Panthers pushed their lead back to 11 before the Cardinals went on a run to close the period. Free throws from Pharroh Gordon and Eysan Wiley along with a three from Whelan put Jewell on top 37-36 in the final minute. The Panthers hit a three with just eight seconds to go to hold a 39-37 half time lead.
• Whelan's jumper at the 15:00 mark of the second half gave Jewell the lead at 43-42 but the Cardinals could not separate themselves. Drury grew their lead as large as 16 before Jewell was forced to foul over the final two minutes.

 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE

• The Cardinals shot a season low 33 percent from the field.

 
LEADERS OF THE FLIGHT

• Whelan led the Cardinals with 19 points to go along with five rebounds.
• Gordon posted his tenth double-double of the season with 12 points and 10 boards.
• Keith Hayes also added 12 points.

 
UP NEXT
The Cardinals return to the Mabee Center next Thursday night as they host Missouri S&T for a 7:30 p.m. tip. Prior to tip off, Jewell will take time to recognize head coach Larry Holley and his 900^th career win. Any media members wishing to attend the game are asked to contact Sports Information Director JaeLynn Ellison.