Missouri Valley 35, at Graceland 81

LAMONI, Iowa (Interstat) — The Graceland Yellowjackets put on an offensive clinic from the opening tip, overwhelming the Missouri Valley Vikings in a decisive 81-35 men’s NAIA basketball victory on Saturday. The game was effectively decided in a stunning first half, as the Yellowjackets erupted for 41 points in the opening quarter and never looked back, taking an 81-35 lead into halftime. The Vikings had no answer for Graceland’s efficient and explosive attack, which saw them shoot a remarkable 11 for 19 from three-point range in the game. Runey Hernandez led the charge for Graceland, scoring 21 points and grabbing… Read more...