Jays’ comeback comes up short in 68-59 loss

Jefferson City’s O.G. Anunoby goes up for two points against St. Francis DeSales on Thursday during the Joe Machens Great 8 Classic at Fleming Fieldhouse.

Jefferson City’s O.G. Anunoby goes up for two points against St. Francis DeSales on Thursday during the Joe Machens Great 8 Classic at Fleming Fieldhouse. Photo by News Tribune.

By Adam Stillman

Friday, December 28, 2012

The fact Jefferson City still had a chance was stunning.

After trailing by 20 points at halftime, the Jays rallied to cut the lead to 4 with 2:46 to play. That’s when Jefferson City ran out of gas.

The comeback attempt fell short as St. Francis DeSales (Ohio) topped Jefferson City 68-59 in a first-round matchup in the Joe Machens Great 8 Classic on Thursday night at Fleming Fieldhouse.

“That was one of the uglier first halves that we have put together this year,” Jefferson City coach Blair Thompson said. “We dug ourselves a hole as a result, one that we couldn’t overcome."

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