Baldwin-Wallace pulls past Bethany

Staff/wire reports

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Freshman forward Kyle Payne scored a career-high 19 points and grabbed five rebounds as the Baldwin-Wallace men’s basketball team defeated Bethany College, 76-71, Thursday.

Payne was joined in double figures for the Yellow Jackets (1-1) by senior guard Zane Meeder, who scored scored 15 of 18 points in the second half.

Junior forward British Alexander had 18 points and six rebounds for the Bison (1-1), while senior guard Dustin Opalka (Lakeview) had nine points.

BIG TEN michigan 69, bowling green 50

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Evan Smotrycz scored 14 points and Jordan Morgan added 12 to lead Michigan.

The Wolverines led 28-27 late in the first half when Luke Kraus appeared headed for an easy Bowling Green layup, but Michigan’s Zack Novak came sprinting back to block the shot from behind. Matt Vogrich made a 3-pointer seconds later for the Wolverines, who went on a 22-5 run that lasted well into the second half.

Minnesota 95, Western Kentucky 77

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico

Trevor Mbakwe had 18 points and 10 rebounds, Ralph Sampson III scored 22 points and Minnesota won in the opening round of the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

HORIZON Valparaiso 98, Purdue-NORTH Central 44

VALPARAISO, Ind.

Ryan Broekhoff had 18 points, leading seven Valparaiso players in double figures. Broekhoff also had a game-high nine rebounds against the NAIA school.

LOYOLA 73, EASTERN ILLINOIS 62

CHICAGO

Jordan Hicks scored 16 points to lead four players in double figures and Loyola (4-0) used a 38-23 halftime lead to take control.