December 31, 2016 - The Emporia State men's basketball team improved to 6-7 on the season after an 82-62 win over Kansas Wesleyan on New Year's Eve in White. Four Hornets were in double digit scoring, led by Brandon Hall with 16 points.
GET TO THE LINE
Emporia State capitalized on Kansas Wesleyan fouls in the first half, shooting 11 for 15 from the stripe. At the 16:12 mark, the Coyotes led 6-3, and would keep the lead until Jaylen Lowe converted a traditional three-point play to tie the game 6-6 with 15:21 to play in the first half. Kansas Wesleyan would regain the lead 14-8 when they went on an 8-2 run with 13:19 in the half. A jumper from Hall with 11:30 to play gave the Hornets a 15-14 lead, one they would not give up the rest of the game. The Coyotes would get within one at the 16:03 mark in the second half. Emporia State shot 29 free throws throughout the match up.
SPREAD THE WEALTH
Hall lead all players with 16 points, adding six assists, three steals, and seven rebounds. He also shot six for 13 from the field. Stephaun Limuel followed, nearly missing a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds. Limuel also had four steals and shot five for six from the field. Josh Pederson added 13 points, shooting six for eight from the stripe. Garin Vandiver joined in double figures with ten points. Terrence Sardin had seven rebounds while Brian Morton had six rebounds. The Hornets shot 21 for 29 from the line against the Coyotes and outrebounded them 45 to 24, grabbing 17 offensive boards.
UP NEXT
Emporia State will return to action on Saturday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m. at home against Washburn for the first Turnpike Tussle of the year.
