Peru was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were dealt a 63-16 defeat at the hands of the Avon Orioles. The contest marked the Tigers' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Peru lost, don't look at Xavier Turner. Despite the final result, he posted ten points.
Jedidiah Minnett continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Avon, shooting 82% from the field on his way to 21 points and five boards. Those 82% field goal percentage gave Minnett a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of DeAndre Lott-Hancock, who went 5-for-6 en route to 10 points and seven rebounds.
Peru's loss dropped their record down to 9-12. As for Avon, their win bumped their record up to 19-3.
Peru didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 79-35 victory against Wabash on the 28th. As for Avon, they also wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next game, a 70-51 win against Indianapolis Shortridge on the 27th.
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