Both McKendree teams moved to 4-2 in GLVC play with a sweep of Truman at Pershing Arena on Thursday night.
The Bearcat women put five players in double figures in winning 84-64 and snapping Truman’s three-game winning streak. The Bulldogs scored 22 points in the first quarter then a combined 22 over the second and third frames to fall behind 53-44. McKendree had a 43-27 rebound advantage and shot far above their season average of 23-percent from the arc connecting on 9-17 attempts. Morgan Miller led three in double figures for Truman, with 15. The Bulldogs drop into a tie with McKendree at 4-2 and fall to 7-7 on the season.
The McKendree men lead the nation in field goal percentage defense and that stat held true in their 73-62 victory. Truman shot just 34-percent and could only get as close as four in the second half. The Bulldogs’ Julian Brown led all scorers with 20. The ‘Dogs drop to 5-9 overall and 2-4 in the GLVC. The Bearcats improve to 11-3. Freshman, from Montgomery County, Andrew Moore scored eight points.
The Truman teams will host Illinois-Springfield on Saturday. Our broadcast on NEMOPressbox.com will start at 12:50.
postgame with Theo Dean:
postgame with Mike Worley:
