North Central Missouri College delivered a commanding performance, earning a decisive road victory over Avila University JV which was fueled by impressive contributions from both their starters and reserves. Jon Carroll led the charge with a dominant all-around game, racking up a game-high 28 points on an efficient 13-of-16 shooting. His physicality in the paint was evident as he hauled in 10 rebounds, securing a double-double while also dishing out four assists, swatting a shot, and showing poise on both ends of the court.
Tyler King showcased his versatility, chipping in 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including a three-pointer, and adding 10 rebounds to join Carroll in the double-double club. King's presence on the boards and his defensive effort, highlighted by a block, kept the opposition on their heels. Camden Bennett contributed a well-rounded performance with 8 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Joe Clark added 6 points on a perfect 3-of-3 shooting, along with 7 rebounds, to provide steady production. Giovanni Mack, a key facilitator, tallied 8 points and an impressive 8 assists, demonstrating his ability to orchestrate the offense while snagging 4 rebounds and 3 steals.
Off the bench, Mikey Thomas added 4 points and 3 assists, while Tyler Meinecke provided an efficient spark with 6 points on perfect shooting. Garrett Fettinger made his presence felt on the glass, pulling down 5 rebounds to complement his 4 points. Deng Gak and Talan Holt each chipped in 6 and 4 points, respectively, while contributing solid rebounding efforts. Despite limited scoring, Za'Corrie Kerr and the rest of the reserves contributed energy and hustle, ensuring the team's momentum remained constant throughout.
The team excelled in ball movement, amassing 25 assists while dominating the boards with a 52-rebound effort. Though their three-point shooting (16.7%) and free-throw accuracy (57.9%) left room for improvement, their field goal efficiency (56.7%) more than made up for it. North Central Missouri College's depth and balance were on full display, propelling them to a decisive 90-point performance and a strong overall showing.