The Men's basketball season got underway Friday night against Southwestern (KS.) Senior, Antonio Wilson led the saints in the first half with 17 points, going five of seven from the field. Senior, Kashus Lyons added 11 of his own to help the Saints stay close 35-48 at the end of the first half. Senior, Malik Barnett drop 14 from the field and was 10-11 at the free-throw line. Coming off the bench in the second-half senior, Brandon Askew gave 11 points. Seniors, Antonio and Kashus led the Saints in scoring with 19 a piece. Unfortunately the Saints drop their home opener 83 to 90.
When asked Head Coach, Mark Berokoff about the game he was excited about what he saw. "I was very pleased with the effort tonight, we played a extremely well coached team that has a chance to make major noise in the NAIA this year, loved the crowd noise from The Chapel, it was the loudest it has been in a long time."
Men's basketball team are back in action October 31 at Mid-America Christian 7 o'clock.