Posted: Dec 16, 2019
Pioneers Upset #10 Ranked John Brown
John Brown
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55
Crowley's Ridge
( )
57
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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John Brown ( ) | 26 | 29 | 55 |
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Crowley's Ridge ( ) | 30 | 27 | 57 |
PARAGOULD, AR - In what is the biggest win the NAIA era of Crowley's Ridge College Men's Basketball, the Pioneers upset 10th ranked and undefeated John Brown University 57-55.
CRC opened up an early lead after a Cortez Whitaker basket with 6:21 in the first half gave the Pioneers a 24-12 lead, their largest of the game. John Brown answered with a 14-6 run to end the half. CRC led 30-26 at the break.
John Brown took an early second half lead with 15:31 to play, but CRC answered back and led by four points at 42-38 after a Bo Roberson basket with 14:00 to play in the game. The Golden Eagles jumped back in the lead at 52-48 with 6:39 to play. Beau Gramling cut the Golden Eagles lead to one point with 2:59 left in the game. Kyle Moore made three free throws in the last one minute to seal the win for CRC.
Moore finished with 24 points with five three pointers on the day. Bo Roberson added 18 points for the Pioneers.