DES MOINES, Iowa (Interstat) — Grand View defeated Central Methodist 83-73 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Saturday at the Charles S. Johnson Wellness Center.

The Vikings used a more efficient offensive performance and capitalized at the free-throw line to secure the victory. Grand View shot 21 for 28 on free throws, while Central Methodist went 13 for 21. Jaxson Young led all scorers with 27 points for Grand View. Tommie Williams paced the Eagles with 22 points.

Both teams were prolific offensively in a fast-paced first half, with Grand View taking a 41-40 lead. The Vikings maintained control after halftime, committing only seven turnovers to Central Methodist’s 13. With the win, Grand View improved to 8-5. Central Methodist fell to 9-6.