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BUCS BEAT UP ON UPR CAROLINA

In what was a physical game at the University of the Virgin Islands Sports and Fitness Center Saturday afternoon. the UVI Buccaneers beat up on the University of Puerto Rico, Carolina, winning 79-68.
The Bucs took control of the offence early in the contest. They outscored their opponents by seven points in each of the first two quarters for a 14-point lead at half time.
The Bucs shot 39 percent from the field and 53 percent in free throws. Meanwhile, their defense once again was up to the task, holding UPR, Carolina to just under 19 percent from the field. However, UPR, Carolina shot a outstanding 69 percent in free throws.
In the third quarter the physical play came to a unfortunate climax. With 1:38 remaining in the quarter UPR, Carolina's Roberto Cameron and UVI's Dashell Freeman and Kevin Abbott were all ejected for fighting. The altercation caused a 5-10 minute interruption in the game as the officials had to get the game back under control.
The third and fourth quarters were closer in the point differentials. UPR, Carolina outscored the Bucs in both of the quarters but by only two and one points respectively. UVI basically cruised to a 11 point victory.
The Bucs were led offensively by John St. Luce, who had double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds. Freeman was on his way to attaining consecutive double-double performances until he was ejected with 13 points and eight rebounds. For UPR, Carolina, Rubin Andujar and Jose Quinonez each had 12 points.
The Bucs improved their conference record to 3-0 and overall record to 6-3. The Bucs will face University of Puerto Rico, Utuado campus team at 8 p.m. Saturday.

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