TOPEKA, Kan. — Washburn turned a two-point lead at halftime into an 84-62 win over Pittsburg State on Saturday.
The Ichabods (10-1, 10-1 MIAA) shot 59 percent from the field in the second half, while holding the Gorillas to 32 percent (9-28) from the floor in the final 20 minutes. The Gorillas (5-6, 5-6 MIAA) lost the turnover battle 13-6, while being outscored 16-2 in points off turnovers.
Tyler Geiman led Washburn with 19 points and five assists, while Tyler Nelson added 16 points and five rebounds. Levi Braun finished with 15 points.
Pittsburg State was led in scoring by Bobby Arthur-Williams Jr.’s 17 points on 5-of-12 shooting. He grabbed 10 rebounds to finish with a double-double. Ryan Pippins came off the bench to score 15 points. R.J. Lawrence scored nine, while Antonio Givens II added seven.
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Pittsburg State hosts Nebraska-Kearney at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.
