Albion Fails First Road Test

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ANDERSON, Ind. – Host Anderson University cashed five Albion College turnovers into 11 points as it reeled off a 26-12 run over the final 10 minutes of the first half. Anderson went on to record an 81-63 victory in the non-league contest at O.C. Lewis Gymnasium.

Andrew Bowman scored on consecutive possessions and Brock Morrison added a steal and layup as Anderson built a 22-15 lead with 9:16 left in the first half.

Kolin Kazen pulled Albion within five with an old-fashioned three-point play, but Anderson took control as Jason Riley scored a layup and Morrison knocked down a "three" as the Ravens' lead reached double digits.

Kazen finished with his first 30-point game, knocking down 10-of-20 shots from the field and 10-of-12 attempts from the free throw line. He nearly collected a double-double, pulling down nine rebounds. Anthony Wash was Albion's other double-figure scorer with 10 points.

Morrison proved to be a tough matchup for the Britons as he collected 24 points on 5-of-9 shooting from 3-point range and pulled down 10 rebounds. Bowman added 19 points and nine rebounds. Justin Reed and Phil Hogan added 12 and 10 points, respectively, for Anderson.

Albion continues non-league play at 7 p.m. Thursday when it squares off against North Central College of Naperville, Ill., at Kresge Gymnasium.