LAMONI, Iowa (Interstat) — Graceland defeated Central Methodist 80-70 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Saturday. The Yellowjackets improved to 14-2 while the Eagles fell to 10-7.

Graceland’s efficient offense proved decisive. The Yellowjackets shot 52.6% from the field and 50% from three-point range. Central Methodist shot 36.7% overall. Isaiah Reams led all scorers with 28 points for Central Methodist. Graceland’s Carson Busch scored 17 points, and Runey Hernandez added a double-double with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

Both teams scored 40 points in a fast-paced first quarter, but Graceland maintained its offensive pace while Central Methodist cooled in the second period. The Yellowjackets committed 20 fouls to the Eagles’ 13, but Central Methodist could not close the gap.