UHSP 67, at Crowley's Ridge 72

PARAGOULD, Ark. (Interstat) — Cole Nichols posted a double-double with 17 points and 14 rebounds, and the Crowley’s Ridge Pioneers survived a 25-point performance from UHSP’s Landon Engelage to secure a 72-67 victory in a men’s NAIA basketball game Thursday night. The game, played in two 20-minute quarters, was a contest of contrasting efficiencies. Crowley’s Ridge overcame poor shooting by dominating the glass and capitalizing at the free-throw line. The Pioneers shot just 35.8% from the floor and 25% from three-point range but outrebounded UHSP 47-28, including a 17-5 advantage on the offensive boards. That relentless effort generated second chances… Read more...