December 20, 2024
No. 14 Mustangs hold off Spirit with free throws
The 14th-ranked Mustangs (11-2) were 23-for-30 overall from the line, but made 19 of 21 attempts late in the game to seal the victory.
Morningside
11-2, 6-2
80
OUAZ
7-7, 0-0
78
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
35 | 45 | 80 |
|
|
36 | 42 | 78 |
Team Stats
Game Leaders
OUAZ
Pts:
Zeke Viuhkola
- 18
Reb:
2 Players
(#04,
#10)
- 7
Ast:
CJ Reed
- 3
Team Stats
| Game Statistics | Morningside | OUAZ |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (26-50) | (29-66) |
| Field Goal % | 52.0% | 43.9% |
| Rebounds | 34 | 30 |
| Assists | 10 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 16 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 25 | 17 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 5 | 5 |
| Pts in the Paint | 36 | 20 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 2 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 23 | 32 |
SURPRISE, Ariz. – The Morningside University men's basketball team on Friday made 19 second-half free throws that helped it earn an 80-78 win over Ottawa University.
The 14th-ranked Mustangs (11-2) were 23-for-30 overall from the line in the game, but went 19 of 21 late in the game.
Morningside went on an 8-0 run late in the second half, with six free throws and a Brendan Buckley layup.
Joey Skoff led the Mustangs with 15 points, while two other starters – Buckley (14) and Aidan Vanderloo (12) also scored in double figures.
Daniel Brocaille contributed with 13 points off the bench. Five different men hit a 3-pointer.
Morningside out-rebounded the Spirit in rebounds 34-30, and Skoff led with eight total rebounds.