The Basics

Score: Evangel 72 – MidAmerica Nazarene 82

Records: Evangel (7-9, 4-8 Heart); MidAmerica Nazarene (9-7, 8-4 Heart)

Location: Olathe, Kan. – Bell Family Arena

OLATHE, Kan. – The Evangel University men's basketball team fell 82-72 Thursday night at MidAmerica Nazarene in Heart of America Athletic Conference action.

The Crusaders built a 36-28 lead at halftime, but the Pioneers finished 17-of-22 from the field to shoot 77 percent from the field in the second half.

Evangel fell despite forcing 20 MNU turnovers and going 8-of-11 from the free throw line. It was just the second time this season the Crusaders made single-digit free throws after shooting 5-of-7 in a loss at Baker.

Richard Chapman and Josue Levy each scored 18 points to pace Evangel as Levy added four rebounds. The Crusaders were edged in the rebounding battle, 50-32.

The Pioneers were led by Justin Randall who scored a game-high 24 points and 14 rebounds in the win.

Up Next
Evangel returns home Saturday to host Central Methodist in Heart of America Conference action. Tipoff from the Ashcroft Center is scheduled for 4 p.m.

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