MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -  North Central University (NCU) hosted the Sabercats of Maranatha Baptist for a non-conference matchup on Thursday night. The Rams took down the Sabercats 91-65 thanks to season high 33 points from senior Jared High. High helped the Rams to a 26 point victory by shooting a blazing 77 percent (14-for-18 ) from the field.

Game Vitals

• Jared High scored 24 of his game high 33 points in the first half.
• The Rams out shot the Sabercats 54 percent (14-for-26) to 17 percent (4-for-23) beyond the arc.
• The Rams 54 percent (14-for-26) from deep range is a season high. 
• Rams led for all 40 minutes of the contest, with the largest lead being 35. 

Game Recap

• Rams started the game off shooting 77 percent (7-for-9) from beyond the arc in the first half. With 9 minutes left to play in the first half the Rams held a 22-10 lead. Jared High, an all Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) performer from a year ago, scored 13 of his 24 first half points in the first 11 minutes of the ball game. High shot 90 percent (10-for-11) in the first half. The Rams continued to maintain their lead into the halftime break leading 43-27. Rams started the 2^nd half hitting 8 of their first 15 shots to Maranatha's 2 for 10 shooting, all while extending their lead to 62-33. Freshman guard Micah Filer assisted the scoring with 16 points. The Rams continued the balanced scoring attack by beating the Sabercats 91-65. The Sabercats were led by Jonathan Book with 11 points.

Key Performers

• Jared High 33 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists
• Micah Filer 16 points, 3 steals
• Riley Loukinen 7 points, (2-2 3 pt FG)

 
Next Up

• The Rams will host the Eagles from Faith Baptist on Saturday December 1^s at Clark-Danielson Gymnasium. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:45 p.m.

 
 

MEDIA: If you need further information, please feel free to contact Justin Brown at 612-343-3539 or email Jdbrown@northcentral.edu.
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