The Benedictine (Kan.) College men’s basketball took on their second NCAA Div. I opponent on Tuesday night, hosting the University of Nebraska Omaha on the campus of Benedictine.
While UNO earned a 75-49 win to move to 4-6 on the year, the game was an exhibition for Benedictine and doesn’t count against their season record which stands at 5-5.
Nebraska Omaha converted 12 of 20 from beyond the 3-point arc on Tuesday which allowed them to jump out to a 37-21 halftime lead.
Benedictine was forced into 21 turnovers which led to directly to 34 points for the Nebraska Omaha.
The Ravens hit 40 percent from the floor on the night while UNO went 53.7.
Guard Chris McFaul, who earned his second straight start for Benedictine, led the Ravens with 14 points.
While Benedictine did limit UNO leading scorer Mitch Albers to 13 points, six below his season average, they fininshed with three players in double figures. John Ring led the way with 15 points while Mitchell Farr added 14 anchoring a Mavericks bench that scored 40 points.
Benedictine takes off the rest of this week for finals and returns to competition on Dec. 16, hosting a 7 p.m. game against Columbia (Mo.) College.
— BC Sports Information —