Scoring its biggest victory margin in almost two full years, the Louisiana Christian men’s basketball team blasted visiting Jarvis Christina 84-64 Thursday night at H.O. West Fieldhouse.
Coach Reni Mason’s Wildcats dominated the rebounding battle, posting a 54-35 advantage on the boards. The win bumped them above .500 in Red River Athletic Conference play at 10-9, and drew them close to break-even overall (11-12).
Jon’Quarius McGhee posted his first career double-double in his 49th LCU game, scoring 15 points and getting a career-high 11 rebounds.
Bryce Weinmunson matched his season scoring high with 18 points for the Wildcats, who got 16 by Devin Carter.
LCU WOMEN 71, JARVIS CHRISTIAN 64: Defense made the difference for the Wildcat women Thursday as they held the visitors to 27 percent shooting aim.
Kylei Leblanc posted her fourth double-double in the last month, scoring a season-best 14 points and a game-high 10 rebounds for LCU (7-14, 7-12), which got a career-best 9 rebounds by Jakiya Thompson.
Princis Goff led the winners as usual with 23 points. Deja Tanks produced 13 points and 9 rebounds and McKayla Price scored 10 against Jarvis Christian (3-17, 3-16).
The LCU hoop squads go to Texarkana Saturday for an RRAC twinbill.