#MustangsWin! CBC Makes History With Win Over John Brown!

Erik Holth, CBC Sports Information Director

            Conway, Ark. – Playing the final game of a three-game season opening home stand, Central Baptist College men's basketball hosted the Golden Eagles of John Brown University today inside A.R. Reddin Fieldhouse. CBC (3-0) led by seven at the half and used lockdown defense to defeat JBU (2-2) 70-48.

            The win for CBC was the first win ever over JBU. Brevin Brimble led the way with 18 points on six three-pointers while Gabe Johnson added 12 off the bench. James Moore grabbed 13 rebounds in a game that saw CBC own the glass, posting a +9 advantage.

GAME NOTES

• The win was the first ever in 17 games against JBU in a series that dates back to 2004
• CBC shot 43 percent from the field and held John Brown to 36 percent
• CBC made 11 threes compared to six for the Golden Eagles
• The Mustangs were 9-11 at the free throw line while JBU missed both of their attempts
• Bench points played a key role, with CBC getting 25 off the bench while JBU only had 10
• JBU led by nine with 7:46 left in the first half before CBC went on a 15-0 run over the next 6:51 to lead by nine with 55 seconds left in the half and JBU would never get closer than six the rest of the game

NEXT UP

            CBC plays their first road game of the season on Tuesday in Muskogee, Okla., against the Warriors of Bacone College. Tipoff for that game is scheduled for 7 p.m.