McPherson, Kan. - The Central Christian College of Kansas Men's Basketball team hosted the Dallas Christian College Crusaders for Homecoming on Saturday Night inside Jerry E. Alexander Arena.
The Tigers would make a statement early, utilizing quick offense and creating turnovers often. The Tigers would take a 37-19 lead into the halftime break, as they shot 47% from the field and 50% from beyond the arc.
In the second half, the Crusaders came out of the break looking to make a statement. They did so by outscoring the Tigers 39-38 in the second half as they forced turnovers and shot 45% from the field in the second half. Ayo Awoyomi tallied 16 points for the Crusaders as they had two others in double figures as well.
The Tigers would go on to win the game 75-58 after a career night from
Jayson Ward who put up 22 points and four assists on 7-12 shooting from the field, including 5-8 from beyond the three point line.
Jawun Shaw also added 18 points and six rebounds. The Tigers forced 18 turnovers and tallied 11 steals that would help make a difference in the outcome.
The Tigers (2-2), travel to Manhattan, Kansas to take on the Manhattan Christian College Thunder on Tuesday night. The Tigers beat the Thunder in their first matchup in McPherson, 81-66.
