Spartan Men Fall Victim to Sharpshooting Blue Jays
Minnesota West shot 61% (41-67) overall and 42% (11-26) from 3-point range on Wednesday night as the Blue Jays opened MCAC Southern Division play with a decisive 99-72 victory over M State in Worthington. Minnesota West also held a 39-26 advantage on the boards. The Spartans shot 43% (25-58) on the night.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
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32 | 40 | 72 |
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44 | 55 | 99 |
Team Stats
Minnesota State Community and Technical College
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
| Game Statistics | Minnesota State Community and Technical College | Minnesota West Community & Technical College |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (25-58) | (41-67) |
| Field Goal % | 43.1% | 61.2% |
| Rebounds | 26 | 39 |
| Assists | 17 | 17 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 15 |
Minnesota West shot 61% (41-67) overall and 42% (11-26) from 3-point range on Wednesday night as the Blue Jays opened MCAC Southern Division play with a decisive 99-72 victory over M State in Worthington. Minnesota West also held a 39-26 advantage on the boards. The Spartans shot 43% (25-58) on the night.
All five Minnesota West starters finished in double figures, led by Kewone Jones with 23 points. Austin Florence had 14 points and 6 rebounds, Calvin Flood contributed 12 points and dished out 6 assists, Owen Beilke scored 11 points and pulled down 7 rebounds, and DaShaundis Moore finished with 10 points.
James Hamilton (20 points, 6 rebounds) and Leng Akol (14 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists) were the leaders for M State. Braylon Baldwin added 8 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, and Drew Overby scored 8 points off the bench.
M State (10-4, 0-1 MCAC South) will host Riverland at 3:00pm Saturday.