Bearcats Defeat Central Missouri State
Southwest Baptist 77, Central Missouri State 61

BOLIVAR - The SBU Bearcats returned to the .500 mark Saturday by defeating rival Central Missouri State to complete a home doubleheader sweep, 77-61.

SBU (6-6, 2-2) was led by 31 points from junior David Coutchie. The guard was 11-13 from the field, including four of five from the three-point arc and four of five from the charity stripe. Coutchie scored 29 of his points in the second half.

Leading the Bearcats in rebounds was senior Ryan Stock with 10. he was second in scoring with 16 points. He was two assists away from a triple-triple (eight assists).

Also scoring in double figures was Arthur Trousdell with 10 points. Kendrick Jackson was second in rebounding with nine on the evening.

SBU faced a 33-29 deficit at the break, but outscored the Mules 48-28 in the second stanza. The Bearcats were at one time in the second half on a 16-0 run.

SBU shot .500 from the field (27-54), .308 from the arc (4-13) and .760 from the line (19-25).

The Mules (7-5, 1-3) were led by Brian Rhodes with 14 points. He was the only Mule in double figures. Mark DeBaun led the team with seven rebounds.

CMSU shot .333 from the field (22-66), .227 from the arc (5-22) and .600 from the free throw line (12-20).

SBU will return to action on Thursday, Jan. 16 when it hosts Emporia State at 7:45 p.m.

Boxscore - SBU 77, CMSU 61