Embry-Riddle battled against Benedictine Mesa on Thursday night, but a last-second shot fell short as the Eagles dropped a heartbreaker, 71-70 in Mesa, Arizona.
The matchup was tight from the opening tip, with both teams deadlocked at 28-28 at halftime. Embry-Riddle surged ahead midway through the second half, building its largest lead of 12 points with 5:41 remaining, thanks to a balanced offensive attack and strong interior play. However, the Redhawks clawed back behind clutch free throws and timely stops, erasing the deficit in the final minutes.
With the game tied at 70-70 in the closing seconds, Benedictine's Isaiah Howard sank two free throws to give the hosts a one-point edge. Embry-Riddle had one last chance, but a jumper at the buzzer missed, sealing the Eagles' narrow defeat.
By the Numbers
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Team Stats:
- Embry-Riddle shot 42.2% from the field (27-64) and 75% from the line (12-16).
- The Eagles dominated the glass with 33 rebounds and scored 26 points in the paint.
- Bench production was strong, contributing 19 points.
ERAU will head back to Prescott and get ready to host Park Gilbert on Saturday, December 13th.
