The Central Methodist Men’s basketball team completed a resounding defeat of Clarke University Saturday, 110-76, at home on Saturday afternoon inside Puckett Field House to improve past .500 in the conference.

The scoring total was the Eagles’ highest offensive output of the season thus far. 

With the win, Central improve to 12-9 and 9-8 in the Heart. Clarke falls to 4-16 and 4-12 in conference action.

CMU began the game off strong on both ends of the floor, taking a 27-13 lead in the first 10 minutes.

CMU 6’9 senior Bol Tong was a key contributor during the stretch, scoring eight points including two 3-point baskets.

Central went into halftime leading 51-32. 

CMU maintained its hot shooting in the second half, with Tong nailing another triple in Central’s first possession.

The Eagles continued to rack up the points with an exceptional offensive performance, shooting 61 percent from the floor and nearly 37 percent from three. 

Tong surpassed 20 points for the second straight game, scoring 26 points on 10-of-16 shooting from the floor with six threes. He also grabbed eight rebounds and recorded two blocks, an assist, and a steal. 

Marcus Anthony and Destin Jenkins each tallied 16 points. Anthony grabbed six rebounds and dished out one assist, while Jenkins grabbed three boards and tallied four assists in 20 minutes played.

Thomas Sowoolu provided a spark off the bench with 11 points, going a perfect 5-of-5 from the floor. He also finished with five rebounds. 

The duo of Will Hemme and Kevin James finished the afternoon with 10 points. 

Central dominated the glass, outrebounding the Pride 46-32.

CMU is on the road tonight (Wednesday) at rival Missouri Valley College in Marshall. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Eagles return home Saturday to host Graceland University at 4 p.m.