Turnovers hurt Blugolds in loss to Warhawks

Story by David Heiling • January 28, 2013

The Blugolds suffered their 8th conference loss on the season Saturday at Zorn Arena, falling to UW-Whitewater 71-62 in an back and forth battle.

Senior guard Jordan Petersen had 14 points in the first half and UW-Eau Claire held a one point lead going into halftime.

The nationally ranked Warhawks pulled away in the second half, increasing their record to 15-4 (8-3).

Turnovers were an important part of the game. The Blugolds turned the ball over 19 times and couldn’t capitalize on 13 Warhawk mistakes, scoring zero points off turnovers.

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Eau Claire will host UW-Oshkosh at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Zorn Arena.

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