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Men's Basketball Loses at Adrian

Box Score

Adrian, Mich. - Adrian College relied on 57 percent shooting in picking up a 98-66 home win over the Franklin College men's basketball team on Saturday.

The Bulldogs (2-2) made nine of their first 10 shots to build a quick 21-6 lead five minutes into the game. Adrian shot 76 percent to take a 63-29 halftime advantage.

The hosts were led by Rickey Jackson's 18 points. Five players scored in double figures in the contest.

Franklin sophomore guard Brandon Scruggs (Royal Center, Ind./Pioneer) scored a career-high 13 points. He made all four of his shot attempts, including three three-point field goals.

Sophomore guard Robbie Prather (Franklin, Ind./Roncalli) scored 12 points. Freshman forward Jim Mace (Brazil, Ind./Northview) had nine points and five rebounds. Sophomore forward John Beineke (Indianapolis, Ind./Perry Meridian) scored six points and grabbed a game-high nine rebounds.

Franklin returns to action on Wednesday, December 3, at 7:30 p.m. when it hosts Hanover College in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference opener. The game will also be Bankers Rivalry Night from the Spurlock Center.

Live audio, statistics, and video of the game will be available. In-game updates will also be available on Twitter (@FCAthletics) and on Facebook (www.facebook.com/FranklinCollegeAthletics).

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Players Mentioned

John Beineke

#42 John Beineke

C
6' 7"
Sophomore
Jim Mace

#52 Jim Mace

F
6' 7"
Freshman
Robbie Prather

#24 Robbie Prather

G
5' 10"
Sophomore
Brandon Scruggs

#20 Brandon Scruggs

G
6' 0"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

John Beineke

#42 John Beineke

6' 7"
Sophomore
C
Jim Mace

#52 Jim Mace

6' 7"
Freshman
F
Robbie Prather

#24 Robbie Prather

5' 10"
Sophomore
G
Brandon Scruggs

#20 Brandon Scruggs

6' 0"
Sophomore
G