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November 8, 2009

Perkins makes Disney Tip-Off All-Tournament Team

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Third-ranked Southwest Baptist made 13 three-pointers and out-rebounded Lake Superior State 32-23 en route to a 96-71 victory Sunday at the Disney DII Men's Basketball Tip-Off Tournament held at the Milk House.

Scott Perkins scored 18 points and Kyle Hunt added 17 for the Lakers (1-2). Garrett Konuszewski added nine points and three assists.

Matt Rogers, who was named the tournament's most-valuable player, scored 30 points to lead five SWB players in double figures. Southwest Baptist was 13-of-24 (54 percent) from three-point range and made 17-of-24 free throws. The Bearcats shot 60 percent from the field.

LSSU was 8-of-21 from behind the arc, made 15-of-22 free throws and shot 45 percent from the field. The Lakers trailed 51-41 at halftime. They closed within eight points with 19 minutes to go, but never got any closer.

Perkins, who averaged 16.7 points per game for the tournament, was named to the all-tournament team. Philadelphia's Russell Frederick and Southwest Baptist's Thijin Moses also earned all-tournament team honors.

LSSU vs. Southwest Baptist