HILLSBORO, Kan. - With the regular season winding down and teams jockeying for playoff tournament position, the Tabor College Men's Basketball team took a hit Thursday night, falling to the visiting Spires of the University of St. Mary 68-57.

A slow start offensively put the Bluejays down by double-digits early as the Spires knocked down seven first half three's to take a 37-23, lead into the break. Tabor shot just 19 percent in the half while the Spires hit on 40 percent of their shots.

Tabor's struggles would continue in the second half as the Bluejays struggled to find any rhythm offensively allowing the Spires to maintain its lead. Despite a late run by the Bluejays to make things interesting the Spires would hang on for the 11 point win.

Junior Damon Dechant (Kit Carson, Colo.) recorded a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds, while sophomore Cody Arnold (Leon, Kan.) added 13 points to pace the Bluejays offense.

Tabor (7-10 KCAC, 10-16 Overall) will close out regular season play Saturday February 20, at 7 p.m. as the Bluejays will travel Wichita, Kan to take on Friends University. Tabor will begin KCAC Tournament play either Monday or Thursday night next week with times and schedules to be announced after the regular season finale.