Mustangs pick up win in season opener

PERU, NEB. – Men's basketball opened its season today, defeating Peru State College 89-77, thanks to a strong second half performance. 

The Mustangs, who were down 44-36 going into the locker room, held the Bobcats to 33 points in the second half, putting 53 on the board in the same period. 

Starters Jack Dotzler, Joey Skoff, and Brendan Buckley led the way for Morningside's offense, recording 20, 19, and 17 points, respectively. Trey Powers had 15 points and Ely Doble had 12. Owen Coburn was the only non-starter to score, knocking down six points.

Buckley's 11 boards led the way for the Mustangs, with 10 coming on the defensive side of the ball. Coburn and Dotzler each had six total rebounds. 

Morningside's next outing comes on Tuesday, as the team visits Grand View University, tipping off at 6 p.m.