The Benedictine (Kan.) College men’s basketball team converted 14 of 14 from the charity stripe in overtime on Thursday beating Graceland University, 85-74, to wrap up a three-game homestand and start off the Heart of America Athletic Conference (HAAC) schedule with a win.
Benedictine (5-4, 1-0 HAAC) limited Graceland (6-4, 0-1) to just 5 of 22 from beyond the 3-point arc, well under their average of 12 3-pointers per game.
The Ravens knocked in 43.1 percent from the field while limited the Yellowjackets to 39.4 percent.
Benedictine forward Alex Miller scored a game-high 24 points, eight of which came in the overtime as he finished the game 10 for 10 from the free throw line.
Graceland was paced by its leading scorer Brad Burgus with 21 points.
Benedictine travels to Springfield, Mo., for a 4 p.m. game Saturday against HAAC member Evangel University.
— BC Sports Information —