EUGENE, Ore. – For the second straight game the NCU single-game steals record was broken as the Beacons collected 20 swipes on their way to a 104-60 win over Northwest Indian College on Saturday morning.
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The Beacons forced the Eagles into 34 turnovers, out-rebounded NIC 54-33 and shot 53.3% from the field as everything was clicking once again. NCU also posted back-to-back 100-point games for the first time in at least 13 seasons, dating back to when accurate records are available.
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NCU had six players in double figures including a game-high 17 off the bench for
Jay Mayernik (pictured) who posted his second straight double-double with 11 rebounds.
Javonte Byrd added 16 points and five steals while
Kenny Blackwell scored 15 points, four assists and three steals.
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Austin Kuemper scored 13 points and was joined in the double-digit crew by
Remi White (12 points, 9 rebounds) and
Jack Hackman (11 points).
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Northwest Indian (0-2) shot 31% from the field, led by a 12-point night by Mike Schjang. Sonny Sylvester added 11 points off the bench and Kavaris Lane scored ten from the pine as the Eagle reserves out-scored their starters, 33-27.
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The Beacons (2-0) will continue their season in two weeks, traveling to face Portland Bible College on October 23 at 7 pm. NCU defeated the Wildcats at home last season, 82-52.
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