The ninth-ranked Benedictine men’s basketball team jumped on Culver-Stockton early and rolled to a 64-50 victory Thursday night in Canton.

The Ravens never trailed in the game as they improve to 17-3 this season and 6-2 in the Heart of America Athletic Conference.

Jonathan Anaekwe led the way for BC with 22 points and nine rebounds, while Jallen Messersmith added 10 points.

It’s the eighth straight win for the Ravens as they return home Saturday to host Evangel.

The Benedictine women also won on the road Thursday as they rallied to defeat Culver-Stockton 70-53.

The Ravens trailed by one point at halftime, but outscored the Wildcats 38-20 in the second half.

BC improves to 14-6 this season and they’re tied atop the HAAC at 7-1.

Chayla Rutledge led Benedictine with 13, while St. Joseph natives Jackie Ziesel and Ali Taff added 10 points each.

The Ravens are at home Saturday as they tip off with Evangel at 2:00 p.m. inside Nolan Gymnasium.