FAYETTE, Mo. (Interstat) — Raphael Gay scored 22 points and grabbed nine rebounds Saturday to lead the Central Methodist Eagles to an 81-65 men’s NAIA basketball victory over the Peru State Bobcats at Puckett Field House.

The Eagles used a high-scoring first half to secure the win, taking an 81-65 lead into halftime. Central Methodist improved to 11-8 overall. Isaiah Reams added 18 points and five assists for the Eagles, while Isaiah Bonaparte contributed 15 points.

Victor Lado led Peru State with 12 points and eight rebounds. Quentin Wright added 14 points for the Bobcats, who fell to 10-8. The teams will meet again in Peru, Nebraska, on Feb. 21.