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Ravens win at home against Missouri Baptist

The Benedictine College Ravens went 9 of 10 from the free throw line in overtime on Tuesday night to earn a 78-68 win over Missouri Baptist University inside the Ralph Nolan Gymnasium on the campus of Benedictine College.

Benedictine (4-3) moved to 1-1 on their home floor to start off a stretch in which they play six of their next eight at home to close out 2011. MBU (4-3) hit 41.9 percent from the floor in the second half to erase a two-point halftime deficit and force overtime.

The Ravens outscored the Spartans 42-32 in the paint and forced MBU into 17 turnovers off which they scored 13 points.

Benedictine finished with five players in double figures, led by the 16 points of guard Quaran Johnson. Forward Charlie Wallrapp added a double-double, scoring 14 points and pulling in 10 rebounds.

Missouri Baptist was led by the game-high 18 points of guard Kalvin Lewis.

Benedictine remains at home for the second of three straight home games, hosting a 7 p.m. game against the University of St. Mary (Kan.) on Monday, Nov. 28.

— BC Sports Information —

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