PITTSBURG, Kan. — Ryan Pippins scored a season-high 26 points to help pace the Pittsburg State men’s basketball team to a 79-72 victory over the University of Central Missouri Thursday at John Lance Arena.
The Gorillas (9-7, 9-7 MIAA) notched their fourth straight victory with the win against the Mules (6-10, 6-10 MIAA).
Pippins made 8-of-14 shots from the floor, including three 3-pointers, and converted all seven free-throw attempts. He added seven rebounds and three assists as well. Quentin Hardrict Jr. chipped in with 14 points, while Martin Vogts and Cameron Huefner finished with 10 apiece.
Pittsburg State shot 51 percent from the field for the game, converting 26-of-51 shots from the floor.
UCM got a game-high 31 points from Koray Gilbert and 11 more from Gaven Pickley.
The Gorillas will return to action Saturday when they play host to MIAA rival Lincoln University at 3:30 p.m.
