PELLA, Iowa - The University of Dubuque men's basketball team was defeated for the second game in a row after falling to the Central College Dutch 75-85 on Sunday. 

Four Spartans reached double-figures today as they were led by Sam Kilburg with 21 points. Taydem Arguello added 18 points that included four three pointers. Brock Simon provided 11 points and Dylan Anderson finished with a 10 point, 10 rebound double-double. 

Only allowing 63.7 ppg, the Spartans defense gave up 85 points today including 45 in the first half. Central shot the ball extremely well shooting 50% from the field and 42.3% from beyond the arc. 

The Spartans shot the ball 15 more times than the Dutch, but shot 38.7% from the field. Nearly half of the made field goal attempts were three-pointers. 

Hear from Robbie Sieverding
"Central played well and shot the ball well tonight. We didn't defend the way we would have liked and when we did they were able to make shots. Taydem and Sam both scored the ball well and Dylan did a great job defensively and on the glass. We need to continue to improve on both ends as we move towards the second half on conference play."

The Spartans are now 13-2 overall and 5-2 in conference play. 

Up Next
The Spartans will look to bounce back quickly as they host the Loras College Duhawks on Wednesday, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. The Duhawks are currently on a 12 game win streak.