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Kylie Bridenhagen
75
Winner Carroll CARROLL 7-1, 1-0 CCIW
63
North Park NPU 1-4, 0-1 CCIW
Winner
Carroll CARROLL
7-1, 1-0 CCIW
75
Final
63
North Park NPU
1-4, 0-1 CCIW
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Carroll CARROLL 38 37 75
North Park NPU 26 37 63

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Pioneers impressive in CCIW opener

Critical second-half scoring surge powers Carroll to road victory over North Park

CHICAGO, Ill. - Sophomore guard/forward Blake Williams contributed a game-high 17 points with two baskets from 3-point range, five rebounds, four assists, two steals and a blocked shot in playing 28 minutes as the Carroll University men's basketball team defeated North Park University 75-63 in a College Conference of Illinois-Wisconsin opener Wednesday night.
It was the second consecutive victory for Carroll, which improved to 7-1 overall.
The convincing performance - the first of three straight challenging early-season league road games - took on added meaning as it marked the Pioneers' best start since the beginning of the 2015-16 season.
Carroll led 55-50 with 10:35 remaining but answered the challenge by outscoring the Vikings 20-13 over the course of the final 10 minutes - powered by an 8-1 run over a key, momentum-shifting two-minute stretch.
The decisive run was ignited on a layup by senior guard Nick Penny with 10:16 left, an inside basket and free throw from senior forward Kale Maupin and capped on a long-range 3-pointer by Penny.
Carroll showcased its balance and depth with seven players reaching the scoring column, including five in double figures.
Senior forward Charlie Soule followed with 15 points with 3 of 3 free throws, team-best nine rebounds, two steals and an assist for the Pioneers, who converted nine 3-pointers, 8 of 12 free throws and shot 52.7 percent (29 of 55) from field-goal range. Maupin also had 15 points with 3 of 4 free throws, seven rebounds, team-high six assists and a steal.
Penny had 11 points with three 3-pointers, five rebounds, two blocked shots and an assist for Carroll, which scored 34 points in the paint, displayed its unselfishness by generating 17 assists and maintained a 34-28 rebound advantage - highlighted by a 26-21 margin on the defensive glass.
Junior guard Ryan Clarey chipped in 11 points with two 3-pointers, five assists, three rebounds and a steal. Senior guard David Anilus and junior guard Tarren Hall each added three points.
Junior guard Matt Szuba and junior guard Toby Marek each scored a team-high 14 points for North Park, which dropped to 1-4 overall. Junior guard Izaiah Sanders had 12 points for the Vikings, who made seven 3-pointers and shot 45.8 percent (27 of 59) from the field.
Stay up to date on Carroll men's basketball this season by going online to www.gopios.com, or by following the Pioneers on Facebook (Carroll University Athletics), Twitter (@pio_athletics), and Instagram (@pio_athletics).
 
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