It took 2 overtimes to decide as Rockhurst out scored the Emporia State men 109-100 Friday night.
The game featured 11 lead changes and 11 ties. The biggest lead for Rockhurst was by 9 points several times. The biggest lead for Emporia State was by 6 points, that came in the first half. Emporia State Coach Craig Doty there were a lot of positives.
Emporia State had 4 players score in double-figures led by Jumah’Ri Turners 30 points.
Keyon Thomas added 23 points, Justin Williams finished with 13 points and Devin Rottweiler scored 11 points.
Rockhurst had 4 players score in double-figures led by Quinton Curry and Curtis Lewis who both scored 27 points. Lewis also had a game high 10 rebounds.
The Hornets fall to 3-3 for the season. They will play William Jewell Tuesday in the MIAA Thanksgiving Challenge in Kansas City at Municipal Auditorium.
