ROBERSON LEADS CRC TO WIN

Ecclesia College 66

Crowley's Ridge  74

ROBERSON LEADS CRC TO WIN- Wil Teague, Sports Information Director, 1-14-23

Men's Basketball hosted the Royals of Ecclesia College this afternoon in their last non-conference matchup of the season. The Pioneers would open the game with a lead and control the pace of it for most of its entirety. The Royals rallied late in the 2nd half, but the Pioneers were able to gain control of the chaos just enough to claim their second win in the new year. 

PARAGOULD, AR - Junior Bo Roberson scored 26 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the Pioneers of Crowley's Ridge College to a 74-66 non-conference win over Ecclesia College. 

CRC led by 10 points midway through the first half and took a 40-32 lead into halftime. Ecclesia College was able to keep the game within range as they depended on the three ball in the first half by making 6 of 17 from the three-point line. In the Second half, the Pioneer defense stepped up, defending the 3-point shooting offense from the Royals. The Pioneers were able to out-rebound the Royals, 46-34, in the game allowing the offense to capitalize, ultimately giving CRC the advantage.

Braxton Cousins added a double-double of his own on the afternoon with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Ardell Thompson sealed the Pioneer win with four made free throws in the final minute of the game.

Up Next:

MBB travels to Little Rock, Ark. to take on Arkansas Baptist on January, 17th at 7:00 pm.