ATCHISON, Kan. (Interstat) — Deaglan Sullivan scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds to lead the Benedictine Ravens to a 74-56 victory over the Culver-Stockton Wildcats in a men’s NAIA basketball game Wednesday night at Ralph Nolan Gymnasium.

The Ravens improved to 11-10 overall, while the Wildcats fell to 5-18.

The most important stretch of the game came late in the first half, when Benedictine transformed a narrow lead into a commanding advantage. After Culver-Stockton’s Makieth Deng hit a 3-pointer to pull the Wildcats within 45-43 with 12:10 remaining in the second quarter, the Ravens unleashed a decisive 17-4 run over the next five minutes.

Sullivan was instrumental in the surge, scoring six points during the run. Drew Purdy added a 3-pointer, and Preston Reynolds contributed four points as Benedictine’s offense found its rhythm. Conversely, the Wildcats’ offense stalled, managing only a pair of Damar Jenkins free throws during the pivotal span. When Jack Vander Woude converted a layup with 7:13 left in the half, the Ravens held a 62-47 lead, effectively securing control of the contest.

The game began with both teams struggling from the floor, combining for several missed shots and turnovers in the opening minutes. Culver-Stockton’s Damar Jenkins broke the ice with a 3-pointer nearly three minutes into the game, but Benedictine soon found its footing. The Ravens closed the first quarter on a 9-2 run, capped by a Sullivan basket just before the buzzer, to take a 33-24 lead.

Benedictine maintained its efficiency in the second quarter, shooting 58 percent from the field in the first half while building its lead. The Ravens’ defense was equally impactful, forcing 14 Wildcats turnovers, which they converted into 18 points. Benedictine also dominated the glass, outrebounding Culver-Stockton 36-24.

Sullivan, who also had three assists and a block, led a balanced Ravens attack. Purdy added 11 points and six rebounds off the bench, while Reynolds finished with seven points and eight rebounds. Vander Woude and Aiden Sullivan each scored eight points, with Aiden Sullivan adding five rebounds and three blocks.

Jenkins led Culver-Stockton with 16 points. Damont Hanton added 11 points and five rebounds, and Kamren Wires chipped in eight points and four rebounds. The Wildcats shot just 38.5 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from 3-point range.

The victory completed a regular-season sweep for Benedictine, which also defeated Culver-Stockton 82-72 on Nov. 22. The Ravens next play at Graceland on Saturday. Culver-Stockton hosts MidAmerica Nazarene on Saturday.