Fort Wayne downs NAIA Concordia (MI) 92-59 behind Taylor
FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- Xzavier Taylor totaled 12 points and 12 rebounds and Bryson Scott scored 18 to lead Fort Wayne past NAIA Concordia (MI) 92-59 on Saturday.
Fort Wayne (11-6) built a 34-6 lead shooting 13 of 22 (59 percent), including 6 of 12 from 3-point range. The Mastodons led 46-21 at halftime and took advantage of the Cardinals' 22-percent shooting (5 of 23).
The Mastodons finished with 36 field goals -- 10 coming from 3-point range. Kason Harrell and Jordon King each scored 13 and Jairus Stevens added 10.
Undefeated at home (8-0), Fort Wayne had a 34-21 rebounding advantage. Fort Wayne has won 22 consecutive nonleague home games and starts Summit League play on Jan. 4 against Oral Roberts.
Jalen Thompson led Concordia with 16 points on 4-of-9 shooting from 3-point range. Connor Phee hit 5 of 8 shots and scored 15, while Paul Zysk scored 10.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Brad Clauss
- Shane Staggs
- Collin Dotson
2024-25 Horizon League Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown State | 3-0 | - | 8-5 |
| Milwaukee | 2-0 | 0.5 | 9-4 |
| Northern Kentucky | 2-0 | 0.5 | 7-6 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 2-1 | 1 | 9-5 |
| Cleveland State | 2-1 | 1 | 8-6 |
| Wright State | 1-2 | 2 | 7-7 |
| Oakland | 1-2 | 2 | 4-7 |
| Detroit Mercy | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| IU Indianapolis | 1-2 | 2 | 5-9 |
| Robert Morris | 0-2 | 2.5 | 8-5 |
| Green Bay | 0-3 | 3 | 2-12 |
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