PRESCOTT, Ariz. – The Embry-Riddle men's basketball team put together a balanced offensive performance Friday afternoon, defeating Stanton College 97-79 at the Activity Center. The Eagles improved to 2-1 on the season after leading for nearly the entire contest and placing three players in double figures.
After surrendering the game's first point, Embry-Riddle responded with an 8-0 run and never looked back. The Eagles built a double-digit advantage midway through the opening half and took a commanding 49-34 lead into the break.
Embry-Riddle continued to push the tempo in the second half, stretching its lead to as many as 30 points with 5:21 remaining before cruising to the 18-point victory.
The Eagles were led by Noah Gifft, who poured in a game-high 23 points while knocking down five three-pointers. Gifft also added four rebounds and three assists. Ethan Macken dominated inside, shooting 10-for-15 from the field on his way to 20 points and eight rebounds. Jacey Canalin added 13 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two steals.
The Eagle reserves made a major impact, contributing 29 points, while Embry-Riddle controlled the glass 46-29 and scored 19 second-chance points. The Eagles also shot 90 percent from the free-throw line and connected on 14 three-pointers in the win.
Isaiah Wong added eight points and three assists off the bench, while Lex Clontz chipped in eight points, four rebounds, and two assists. Trey Chemin grabbed eight rebounds to help Embry-Riddle's effort on the boards.
