OWENSBORO, Ky. - NCAA Division II No. 5 Kentucky Wesleyan pulled away from the Yellow Jackets midway through the second half for an 83-68 win at the Owensboro Sports Center.

The unbeaten Panthers had trouble shaking off Cedarville. The hosts were clinging to a 58-55 lead with 9:35 left following a dunk by Zimmy Nwogbo.

KWC then went off on a 16-2 run in the next four minutes to enjoy their largest lead of the contest, 74-57.

The Panthers, 7-0 overall, broke a 10-10 tie to take the lead for good. Cedarville fought back from an 11-point deficit to get within 35-33, but eventually trailed 46-35 at the break.

The Jackets got to within four early in the second period, dropped behind by 11, and then got as close as three before Kentucky Wesleyan's decisive spurt.

Brian Grant totaled 12 points and seven rebounds in just 18 minutes because of leg cramps. Bryan Redic came off the bench with 12 points for the Yellow Jackets, 6-3, while Nwogbo added 10 points with seven boards.

KWC had a slim rebounding edge, 32-30. However, the Jackets committed more turnovers, 18-11, and were whistled for more fouls, 24-13.

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