KANSAS CITY, Mo. Seven Knights scored in double figures as Spurgeon defeated Ecclesia College 106-92 Tuesday, November 3, at the Mathena Student Center, improving to 1-1. Jack Chamberlin led the way with 23 points, including 19 in the second half.

Spurgeon led from the opening basket, built a 20-point advantage and weathered an Ecclesia rally before pulling away after halftime. The Knights finished with 47 bench points and a 49-39 rebounding advantage.

THE RUNDOWN

Joshua Rogosich opened the scoring with consecutive 3-pointers. Gabriel Hinojosa and Lawson Meridith added two first-half triples apiece, helping Spurgeon stretch its lead to 38-18 with 9:03 remaining.

Ecclesia answered by outscoring the Knights 24-8 over the remainder of the half, trimming the margin to 46-42. Rogosich paced Spurgeon with 11 points at the break, while the Knights connected on eight first-half 3-pointers.

Chamberlin took charge inside after halftime, making 8-of-11 shots as Spurgeon scored 60 second-half points. Noah Childers scored all 11 of his points after the break, while Gabe Johnson finished with 12 points and 10 rebounds.

SCORE HIGHLIGHTS

Spurgeon Individuals: Chamberlin, 23 points and three blocks; Hinojosa, 16 points; Rogosich, 15 points and six assists; Gavin Smith, 13 points, six rebounds and four assists; Johnson, 12 points, 10 rebounds and three steals; Meridith, 11 points and four steals; Childers, 11 points.

Ecclesia Individuals: Jayden Blair, 22 points, six rebounds and six assists; Jordan Abram, 22 points, six rebounds and five assists; Jaleel Thrower, 13 points and four rebounds; Issac Natchia, 11 points and three steals.

Key Team Stats: Spurgeon shot 50.0% from the field, 38.7% from three and 66.7% at the line. Ecclesia finished at 46.8%, 25.0% and 63.6%, respectively. The Knights recorded 25 assists, scored 58 points in the paint and converted 21 Ecclesia turnovers into 30 points.

TURNING POINT

Ecclesia pulled within 50-47 with 19:26 remaining. Meridith answered with a 3-pointer at 18:24, and Chamberlin followed with three baskets and a free throw. That 10-0 run pushed Spurgeon's lead to 60-47 with 16:26 left, giving the Knights breathing room.

KEY NOTES

• Spurgeon improved to 1-1 overall and 1-0 at home.
• Johnson recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
• Seven Knights scored in double figures.
• Spurgeon never trailed and made 12 3-pointers.

UP NEXT

The Knights travel to face Barclay College in Haviland, Kansas, on Saturday, November 7, at 3 p.m. Knights fans, make the trip and support Spurgeon on the road!