The University boys basketball team fell to Crispus Attucks 72-53 in the championship game of the Pioneer Conference Tournament Saturday afternoon.
The Trailblazers fell behind 13-5 after the first quarter, and trailed 26-15 at halftime. The Tigers continued to steadily increase their lead in the second half.
David Howard scored 17 points for University, with Emerson Halbleib adding 10.
The Trailblazers are now 10-9, and play at Heritage Christian on Tuesday.
University scoring: David Howard 17, Emerson Halbleib 10, Ethan Sickels 6, Foster Flamion 6, Josh Watson 4, Zach Hodgin 4, Josh Alford 4, Tyler Wott 2.
Score by Quarters
Attucks 13 13 23 23 – 72
University 5 10 18 20 – 53