FAYETTE, Mo. (Interstat) — Central Methodist defeated Mount Mercy 77-65 in a men’s NAIA basketball game Saturday at Puckett Field House.

The Eagles used efficient offense, shooting 50% from the floor and 86.7% from the free-throw line, to secure the win. Isaiah Reams led Central Methodist with 22 points. Jaxson Fried scored a game-high 24 points for the Mustangs.

Central Methodist improved to 15-9 overall. Mount Mercy fell to 12-12.