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
2023-24 Horizon League Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
Oakland | 15-5 | - | 24-12 |
Youngstown State | 14-6 | 1 | 22-10 |
Green Bay | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
Wright State | 13-7 | 2 | 18-14 |
Milwaukee | 12-8 | 3 | 20-15 |
Northern Kentucky | 12-8 | 3 | 18-15 |
Purdue Fort Wayne | 11-9 | 4 | 23-13 |
Cleveland State | 11-9 | 4 | 21-15 |
Robert Morris | 6-14 | 9 | 10-22 |
IUPUI | 2-18 | 13 | 6-26 |
Detroit Mercy | 1-19 | 14 | 1-31 |