BALDWIN CITY, Kan. (Interstat) — Malachi Bryant scored 25 points and dished nine assists to propel MidAmerica Nazarene to an 81-69 men’s NAIA basketball victory over Baker on Wednesday night at Collins Center.

The Pioneers used a sharp-shooting first half, making 13 3-pointers in the game, to build a lead and withstand the Wildcats’ efforts. Bryant’s backcourt leadership was central as MidAmerica Nazarene improved to 11-10 overall.

Alex Gunnels led Baker with 14 points and seven rebounds. The Wildcats, who shot just 5 for 20 from beyond the arc, fell to 7-13. MidAmerica Nazarene avenged a five-point loss to Baker from November.