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60
Central Christian (KS) CENTRAL 8-2, 4-2
81
Winner Nelson (Texas) NELSON ( 7-3, 5-2
Central Christian (KS) CENTRAL
8-2, 4-2
60
Final
81
Nelson (Texas) NELSON (
7-3, 5-2
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Central Christian (KS) CENTRAL 28 32 60
Nelson (Texas) NELSON ( 36 45 81

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Darian Davis

Nelson University Lions Dismantle Central Christian 81-60 in Thrilling Conference Showdown

December 5, 2024

Waxahachie, TX – In a highly anticipated return to the Sheaffer Center, the Nelson University Lions delivered a commanding 81-60 victory over Central Christian College (Kan.) on Thursday night in front of an electrified home crowd. The Lions, now 7-3 on the season and 5-2 in Sooner Athletic Conference (SAC) play, put on a showcase of tenacity and sharp execution.

The Lions started strong, outscoring the Tigers 36-28 in the first half with crisp ball movement and an aggressive defensive stance. Senior guard CJ Hall led the charge, lighting up the scoreboard with 21 points on an efficient 8-for-16 shooting performance, including three clutch three-pointers. His energy electrified the home crowd as he sank shots with laser precision.

Second-half adjustments turned up the heat for the Lions, as they surged ahead with a dominant 45-32 run to close out the game. The Lions displayed incredible depth, racking up 43 bench points to showcase their squad's versatility. Trace Boling delivered an impressive 15 points off the bench, while Noah Jonker contributed 11 key points, including a dazzling performance in the paint on the offensive glass and beyond the arc.
 

Key Stats

  • The Lions dished out 24 assists, reflecting their unselfish play.
  • Nelson University shot 53.2% from the field, capitalizing on scoring opportunities while limiting turnovers.
  • Dominating the boards, the Lions secured 35 rebounds, out-hustling the Tigers at both ends.
  • A relentless pursuit of offensive rebounds led to 10 critical second-chance points.
  • The Lions forced Central Christian into uncomfortable offensive sets, generating 15 points off turnovers.
 

Next Up
The Lions have no time to rest as they prepare to host another SAC squad, Langston University, on Saturday, December 7th, at 8 PM.

Nelson University (formerly SAGU) is a private Christian university, established in 1927 by P.C. Nelson. The University is located 30 minutes south of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex in Waxahachie, Texas, and offers more than 70 associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees on campus or online. For more information, visit www.nelson.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.


 
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