Rockhurst Men's Basketball fell 91-86 to McKendree in overtime on Monday evening at Mason-Halpin Field House.
The Hawks used a 5-1 run to take a 73-65 lead with 2:40 left in the second half. McKendree answered with an 11-3 run, capped off by a game-tying Joey Niesman three with three seconds left. The game would eventually go to overtime.
After the first 2:24 of overtime saw two lead changes and two ties, McKendree (5-3, 2-0 GLVC) used an 11-6 run over the final 2:36 to secure the win.
Rockhurst had five who scored in double-figures.
Jaylen Wesley led the way with 22 points, nine rebounds and was 10-of-10 from the free-throw line.
Jaden Flournoy recorded 16 points and six rebounds.
Brian Hawthorne tallied 13 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
Daniel Carr added 12 points and six rebounds, as
Nick Arensberg scored 10 points.
Rockhurst shot 40.3 percent (27-of-67) from the field and 24.1 percent (7-for-29) from three. The Hawks also shot 75.8 percent (25-of-33) from the free-throw line.
Inside the Box Score
- Rockhurst out-rebounded McKendree, 39-32.
- The Hawks recorded 15 second-chance points.
- Rockhurst tallied 17 points off turnovers.
Up Next
The Hawks (4-3, 1-1 GLVC) face William Jewell as part of the KC Crown rivalry on Thursday evening at 7:30 inside Mason-Halpin Field House. Live stats and video will be available. Check the Rockhurst website for the links.
