More Records Fall in 140-53 Clipping of Central Christian
Brandon Beasley in action against Central Christian (Mo.)as the Statesmen basketball team won 140-53.
Oskaloosa–The Statesmen basketball team rolled over Central Christian (Mo.) 140-53 Saturday afternoon, and in the process broke numerous program marks as the William Penn Thanksgiving Holiday Classic concluded.
William Penn (11-0) remained perfect by setting the following records:
–Most points in a half (79); previous record was 72 set last year against Grinnell
–Most points in a game (140); previous record was 137 set last year against Grinnell
–Most three-pointers made in a game (26); previous record was 21 set last night against Crossroads
–Most three-pointers attempted in a game (48); previous record was 46 set last year against AIB
The navy and gold also reached 100-point mark for the sixth time this year and are now averaging 105.5 points. Their 87-point win was also the second-largest margin of victory ever, trailing only the 94-point advantage in a 128-34 decision against Nebraska Christian during the 2007-2008 season.
It is very possible, though, that at least the scoring records will fall less than 24 hours from now as William Penn faces high-scoring Grinnell Sunday (4 p.m. tip-off). It will be the Pioneers’ first game since Jack Taylor broke a national collegiate record with 138 points Tuesday versus Faith Baptist Bible. The school record for most times over the century mark (seven times last year) is also likely to be tied tomorrow.
The Saints (1-6) battled side by side in the early going, trailing 22-15 just 5:42 into the afternoon. The Statesmen simply overwhelmed Central Christian from there, however, scoring 28 unanswered and never led by less than 30 again.
William Penn made 53-of-86 field-goal attempts (61.6%), including a 26-of-48 showing from behind the arc. The defense was obviously solid, limiting the Saints to just 27.6% overall (16.1% 3-PT).
Eight players surpassed the double-digit mark, including 18 from both Brandon Beasley (Sr., Indianapolis, Ind., Physical Education) and Taylor Stoutner (Sr., Keota, Iowa, Physical Education). Stoutner led all players with six trifectas.
Blake Walker (Jr., Rose Garden, Ga., Physical Education) and Lamonte Jenkins (Fr., Lake Charles, La., Business Management) each finished with 16 points, while Keith Steffeck (Sr., Marion, Iowa, Physical Education) poured in 15.
Jenkins, with a game-high 11 rebounds, and Steffeck, with ten boards, both recorded double-doubles. William Penn pounded the boards with a 65-25 advantage.
Kevin Fay (Jr., Hennepin, Ill., Education), with 14 points, and Davis Spielbauer (Sr., Wapello, Iowa, Physical Education), with 12 points, each connected on four shots from behind the arc.
James Devlin (Sr., Tampa, Fla., Sociology) was the last player in double figures with ten points. He was impressive in other areas as well, pacing the navy and gold in assists (13) and steals (4). The Statesmen nearly broke the assists record that was set last night as they tallied 37 in that column (record is 41).
Ross Howe (Jr., State Center, Iowa, Undecided) added seven points with two blocks, while Arman Rasul (Sr., Chicago, Ill., Sociology) contributed six.
