Eagles Rally Past Spartans in Tight NAIA Road Contest

CREVE COEUR, Mo. (Interstat) — Raphael Gay scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds Tuesday night to lead Central Methodist to a 75-66 men’s basketball victory over Missouri Baptist at the Petty Sports and Recreation Complex. The Eagles avenged a loss to the Spartans from six days prior.

Central Methodist trailed 37-33 after a high-scoring first half but outscored Missouri Baptist 42-29 after halftime to secure the win. Isaiah Reams added 15 points and five assists for the Eagles. Merquiche Lewis led Missouri Baptist with 21 points.

With the result, Central Methodist improved to 18-11. Missouri Baptist fell to 18-10.