Box Score Principia College traveled to Millikin University on Saturday,12/1, for a non-conference match-up. The Principia men's basketball team fought valiantly but came up short with the win in favor of the host team, the "Big Blue" of Millikin. Principia took the early lead and led by 10 as late as the 10:41 mark of the second half. Then two of Principia's key players were unable to continue playing after they became entangled with their much larger and more physical opponents. Millikin followed with an 11 - 0 run behind the hot shooting of T.J. Griffin to take a one point lead. Principia continued to battle, but playing short handed they were unable to stem the tide, Losing by a final score of 79 - 69. Principia was led by
Kenny Sydness with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals and
Damon Wilgus with 17 points, 3 assists. Principia next travels to McKendree University on Tuesday, 12/4. Tip-off will be at 7:00 pm.
