CREVE COEUR, Mo. (Interstat) — Missouri Baptist defeated Central Methodist 67-59 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Wednesday at the Petty Sports and Recreation Complex. The Spartans used a strong first quarter, taking a 38-26 lead, and maintained the advantage despite the Eagles’ efforts.

Austin Lewis scored 19 points for Missouri Baptist, while Drew Kegerreis added 16 points and 10 rebounds. Tyson Oghene led Central Methodist with 17 points. The Spartans shot 52.8 percent from the floor and 53.8 percent from three-point range, outperforming the Eagles’ 35.9 percent shooting. Missouri Baptist improved to 12-5 overall, while Central Methodist fell to 10-8.