Harris-Stowe State University

OLATHE, Kan. - Harris-Stowe State University men's basketball fell 88-62 to Benedictine in the Jeff Uphaus Memorial Classic hosted by MidAmerica Nazarene on Friday night. With the loss, the Hornets fall to 3-1 on the season while the Ravens improve to 2-1 on the season.

Senior center Greg Wilson (Kansas City, Kan./Voorhees University) cut the deficit to 6-2. The Ravens used a 12-0 run to extend their lead to 18-2. Two free throws from Wilson cut the deficit to 18-4. Freshman guard Joseph Riggins (Los Angeles, Calif.) scored five straight points for the Hornets to cut the deficit to 19-9. A three from Riggins cut the deficit to 26-14. A three from junior guard Cinco McNeal (Las Vegas, Nev./Peninsula College) cut the deficit to 29-17. Two free throws from Wilson cut the deficit to 38-23. A three from junior guard Jordan Williams (St. Louis, Mo./Principia College) cut the deficit to 47-26 before the Ravens held a 51-26 lead at halftime.

Two free throws from redshirt sophomore forward Nashawn Davis (St. Louis, Mo./Columbia College) cut the deficit to 55-31. Two free throws from senior guard Umar Lawson (Sumter, S.C./Voorhees University) cut the deficit to 59-33. A three from Riggins cut the deficit to 62-38. Two free throws from senior guard Adolphus Cast III (Detroit, Mich./Schoolcraft College) cut the deficit to 65-40. A bucket from Williams cut the deficit to 70-44. Two free throws from McNeal cut the deficit to 77-48. Two free throws from junior guard Joshua Thornton (Kansas City, Mo./Labette CC) cut the deficit to 77-51. A three from freshman guard Michael Chaney, Jr. (Chicago, Ill.) cut the deficit to 83-56. The Hornets scored six of the final 11 points before falling 88-62.

Riggins led the way with 13 points while Wilson added 12. Thornton recorded four rebounds. Davis recorded two assists and three steals. Wilson had one block.

The Hornets went 18-64 (28.1%) from the field, 6-24 (25%) from three and 20-31 (64.5%) from the free throw line.

The Hornets return to action on Saturday, November 7th at 7:30 pm as they conclude the Jeff Uphaus Memorial Classic against the host school of MidAmerica Nazarene in Olathe, Kan.