Mens Basketball
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Saints unable to overcome KCC's blistering first half shooting
A 12-for-17 first half from beyond the arc by Kansas Christian was too much to overcome as Central Christian College of the Bible suffered a 92-75 setback to the visiting Falcons on Friday night at the Ferneau Center.
The Falcons entered the game shooting just 29 percent from 3-point range on the season, but the 70 percent outing in the first half was the difference as the guests raced out to a 57-34 advantage at the break.
FINAL: Kansas Christian 92, Central Christian 75
RECORDS: Kansas Christian (8-7), Central Christian (4-15)
GAME NOTES:
- Central Christian trailed just 16-14 with 13:55 left to play when KCC used a 29-8 run to take control.
- KCC's 12-for-17 3-point performance in the first half was fueled by Rae'Quan Frazier, who was 6-for-8 from deep.
- The Saints trailed by as many as 29 midway through the second half, but chipped away at the deficit to close out the game.
- The Falcons were just 1-for-7 from 3-point range in the second half.
TOP PERFORMERS:
- Quincy James, Jr.: 14 points
- Gage Johnson: 12 points
- Nolan Mathes: 10 points
- Chris Woods: 9 points, 6 rebounds
- Jacob Bullock: 5 points, 9 rebounds
UP NEXT:
The Saints will face MCCC-foe Barclay College in Haviland, Kan., on Friday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m.