The Pendleton Heights Arabians basketball team (Pendleton, IN), was nudged 59-56 in Saturday's non-league battle with the visiting Anderson Indians (Anderson, IN)

The Indians now possess a 8-8 record. They put it on the line next when they host McCutcheon for a North Central battle on Monday, February 15. Anderson will confront a Mavericks team coming off a 88-73 league win over Marion (Marion, IN). The Mavericks record now stands at 14-2.

The Arabians (6-12) will now prepare for their battle against New Castle (New Castle, IN). The Trojans come into the Hoosier Heritage battle with a 6-12 record. In their last battle, New Castle was nudged by Delta (Muncie, IN), 52-41, in a league battle.

Quarter 1

A slow start by the Arabians allowed the Indians to get an early lead. Jamison Dunham managed to score 5 points even though he was a target by the Indian defense. Also scoring for the Arabians was Josiah Gustin with 2 points. Rebounding was an issue as the Indians out rebounded the Arabians 10-4.

Quarter 2

The Arabian offense came alive in the second quarter with Jamison Dunham leading the way with 11 points. He was followed by Dauntrez Braxton with 4, Luke Candiano, Zion Cook and Josiah Gustin each scored 2. Rebounding got better for the Arabians as they managed 5 boards to the Indians 7.

Quarter 3

The third quarter was a good one for the Arabians as they outscored the Indians by 3 to take a 2 point lead into the fourth quarter. Once again, Jamison Dunham led the PHHS squad with 5 points. He was followed by Luke Candiano with 3 and Josiah Gustin with 2.

Quarter 4

The fourth quarter went back and forth with 8 lead changes and 4 ties before the Indians pulled out the victory. Jamison Dunham couldn't be stopped again as he scored 11 points in the final quarter. Luke Candiano scored 5 and Gabe Simons had 2. Anderson hit 12 of 15 free throws while the Arabians only shot 5 hitting all of them.