Missouri Valley vs Graceland

LAMONI, Iowa (Interstat) — The Graceland men’s basketball team looks to build on a two-game winning streak when it hosts Missouri Valley in a non-conference NAIA matchup Saturday at Morden Center.

The Yellowjackets (3-2) are coming off a 79-68 road victory over Waldorf on Tuesday. Tyson Shaw led the way with 20 points, while Runey Hernandez added 16 points off the bench.

Missouri Valley (2-2) aims to rebound from a narrow 59-56 loss to Hannibal-LaGrange on the same night. The Vikings were powered by Devin Davenport, who scored 34 points in the defeat. Davenport’s scoring prowess will be a primary focus for the Yellowjackets’ defense.

Graceland has found success at home this season, winning both of its contests in Lamoni. Missouri Valley is 1-1 in road games. The Vikings average 70.5 points per game, while the Yellowjackets average 74.4.

The game tips off at 3 p.m. CST. Graceland’s next game is Wednesday at home against Peru State. Missouri Valley travels to face William Woods (Mo.) next Wednesday.