Photo by Kami Wood

Manhattan, Kan. – It was another uncharacteristically bad night for the Central Christian College men's basketball team as they fell on the road to Manhattan Christian College 89-67.

Everything that seemingly could go wrong for the Tigers did, and conversely the MCC Thunder could do no wrong. The home side slowly inched away from the Tigers building up a double digit lead by the end of the first half 41-28.

The Tigers tried to regroup during the intermission, and they scored the first points of the second half, playing with a sense of urgency. The Thunder weathered the early storm then went right back to work, running their sets with precision and scoring at will. The Tigers were unable to make a dent in the Thunder lead and they found themselves on the wrong end of a lopsided loss for the second game in a row.

Key Statistic

The Tigers were lacking inside the paint. The Thunder outscored the Tigers 58-46 inside, and won the rebounding battle 37-22.

By the Numbers

Offensively the Tigers shot just 37% from the floor for the game making 26 of 70 attempts.

They were just 5 of 24 (21%) from deep.

At the charity stripe, they made 10 of 16 (63%).

Tiger Leaders

Points: Demario Moore (15)

Rebounds: Byron Staten, Isaiah Rivera (7)    

Assists: 3 Tigers (2)

Steals: Demario Moore (3)

Blocks: Joc Lyons (1)        
                                                                
Next Up
 
The Tigers are now 2-3 on the season. They will open up the Sooner Athletic Conference portion of their schedule on the road next Thursday in Bethany, Oklahoma against the Southwestern Christian University Eagles.