Penn tops ISU Sycamores, 86-48

East Lansing, MI (11-30-2003) - The Indiana State University men’s basketball team dropped an 86-48 decision to the University of Pennsylvania in the consolation game of the Coca-Cola Classic, hosted by Michigan State University. The Sycamores suffered their second consecutive loss, largely due to poor shooting, as ISU converted just 33.3 percent (20-of-60) of its field goals.

The Quakers (2-2) jumped out to an early lead as Charlie Copp connected on six three-point field goals in the first eight minutes to push Penn ahead 20-4 in the early stages of the game. The Sycamores battled back the next seven minutes, and drew within twelve points (29-17) before the Quakers surged ahead for a 43-20 halftime advantage.

ISU (1-2) made the first two baskets of the second half, but would draw no closer than 19 points 43-24, as the Quakers cruised to an 86-48 win. Penn finished the contest with a .611 shooting percentage (33-of-54), including 12-of-21 (.571) from three-point range. The Sycamores, meanwhile, struggled to find their shooting touch the entire game.

Copp led all scorers with 18 points, while Adam Chubb tallied 14 points and a game-high eleven rebounds for the Quakers. Sophomore Ted Morris (St. Louis, Mo./Chaminade HS) tied a career-high with 16 points on 7-of-9 shooting from the floor. David Moss (Chicago, Ill./Thornwood HS) recorded twelve points for ISU, while Derron Evans (Chicago, Ill./Providence St. Mel HS) led the Sycamores with five rebounds.

Penn outrebounded the Sycamores 40-24, and used an advantage along the front line to outscore ISU 34-18 in the paint. The trees finished the game with just ten assists and eleven turnovers, which Penn converted into 16 points.

Indiana State returns to action on Saturday (Dec. 6) when the Sycamores visit Eastern Illinois. Tip-off is set for 7:05 p.m., CST. The entire Sycamores' 2003-2004 men's basketball season will be carried live via Internet Audio streaming on USA-365.com. Brian Fritz calls the play-by-play and Jim Waugh provides the color commentary. Sunday's pregame show starts at 6:40 p.m. and the tip-off is at 7:05 p.m., CST / 8:05 p.m., EST.

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