Rockhurst 82, McPherson 76, - BOX SCORE | RECAP
KANSAS CITY-The Rockhurst men’s basketball team rebounded from Tuesday night’s loss against Ottawa to defeat McPherson on Friday night. The Hawks had five players reach double digits in the win and were led by Kareem Amedu who posted a double double with 18 points and 11 rebounds on the night. The Rockhurst squad shot 29-for-66 from the floor and posted a combined 47 rebounds. The Hawks move to 5-4 on the year and will head to Chicago for a test against Division I Loyola-Chicago on December 19.
IUPUI 75, Saint Joseph’s 55 - BOX SCORE | RECAP
INDIANAPOLIS- The Saint Joseph’s squad traveled to Indianapolis to take on Division I opponent IUPUI on Friday. The Pumas fell short of the Jaguars by 20 points in the 75-55 loss. The Pumas picked up the pace in the second half shooting 13-for-26 from the field, but were never able to recover from the 13 point deficit at the half. The team was led by senior guard Phillip Collins as he posted 11 points, eight rebounds, and two assists on the night. The Saint Joseph squad breaks even at 4-4 and will look to collect a win against Central State on December 19.
LEBANON, Ill.- The Illinois Springfield men’s basketball team lost by only two points to McKendree in a battle that went down to the wire Friday night. The Illinois Springfield squad led until late in the game, but could not close out the second half. Despite the loss, the Prairie Stars had three players reach double digits. Michael Fakuade was the lead for the team as he earned a double double on the night with 19 points and 14 rebounds. Jermaine Love-Roberts and Kyle Gupton also hit double digits scoring a combined 25 points. The Prairie Stars (2-7) will revitalize for a meeting with Robert Morris Springfield at home tomorrow evening.
William Jewell 86, Ottawa 57 - BOX SCORE | RECAP
LIBERTY, Mo.-The William Jewell Cardinals dominated local rival Ottawa University 86-57 on Friday night. The Cards shot 58 percent from the field to collect their fourth win on the year. Nick Larsen was the leading scorer for the Cardinals posting 21 points on the night. Mark Mason, Chris Uz, and Devonte Bell also hit double digits on the night.The William Jewell squad (4-4) will not be in action again until after the New Year when they continue conference competition against Northern Kentucky on January 5.
LAS VEGAS-After leading by as many as 14 and never trailing in the contest, the Greyhounds took a 74-71 win over Wilmington in the Las Vegas Hoops Classic Friday night. UIndy (6-2), staved off a late comeback attempt by the Wildcats, and was led by Adrian Moss' 19 points. Jarrett Hamilton added 13 points and nine rebounds in the win, while Cody Vest chipped in 12 points on the night. The Greyhounds will take on St. Mary’s tomorrow night before heading back to Indianapolis for the holiday.