POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. (CCCTigers.com) – The Tiger Men’s Basketball team found themselves back in the win column on Saturday with their dominant 97-85 win over College of the Ozarks. This game also vaulted the Tigers into seventh place in the conference standings.
The game began on a high note for the Tigers, leading by nine points at halftime with the scoreboard reading 48-39. This early lead set the tone for Central Christian, who maintained their dominance through the remainder of the contest. Key performances came from Chris Whitten, who scored a game-high 29 points, Jaeden Whitten with 21 points and 3 steals, and Jevarrick Butler who added 22 points and 5 rebounds to the victorious effort.
In addition to the high scorers, Andre Shelby made significant contributions with 10 rebounds and 1 block, proving instrumental in both defense and offense for the team. The collective effort of the squad was highlighted by the balanced contributions across the board, contributing to their impressive victory over the Ozarks.
Tiger Leaders
Points: Chris Whitten (29)
Assists: Omari Maulana (3)
Rebounds: Andre Shelby (10)
Steals: Jaeden Whitten (3)
Blocks: Andre Shelby (1)
With this win, the Tigers have improved their season record to 12-8 (8-8 SAC), and look to continue their winning ways as they go to Langston University tomorrow night. Tip-off is set for 7:45PM and the game will be streamed live on the SAC Sports Network.
