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OXFORD – Turnovers and missed shots caused by the clinging, persistant defense of the Delhi Bulldogs handed the Blackhawks a loss at home on Thursday night.

Oxford kept the game within reach after the first as the they were down by three. But the turnovers caused by the Bulldogs allowed the Blackhawks to only add four points to their tally, helping Delhi extend the lead to 23-11 by the half.

Nate Craft scored 25 points, more than half of the Bulldogs point total with 11 of his points coming at the foul-line. The Bulldogs as team were 15-for-22 for free-throws.

The Blackhawks were led by Jason Davis’ nine points on the offensive end. Teammate Brad Beckwith added seven and C.J. Smith chipped in with five in the loss.

Oxford will look to rebound Wednesday, January 17 when they travel the Bainbridge-Guilford for a MAC league match-up.

Delhi: Tyler Bruce 1 0-0-2; Luke Branigan 0; Michael Griswold 2 0-0-5; Alex Haight 0 0-3-0; Conor Aikens 3 1-2-7; Chris Hillis 1 0-0-2; Tristan Olson 1 0-0-2; Rich LaLosh 0 3-4-3; Nate Craft 7 11-13-25. Totals: 15 15-22-46.

Oxford: Jake Merwin 1 0-0-2; Josh Christian 0; Jason Davis 3 2-2-9; Xavier Cruise 1 0-0-2; Chris Martin 1 0-0-2; Matt Roach 0; CJ Smith 2 1-2-5; Brad Beckwich 3 1-1-7. Totals: 11 4-5-27.

D 10 13 9 14 – 46

O 7 4 10 6 – 27