CANTON, Ohio - Malone dropped in a season-high 15 three-point baskets and rode the wave to a 99-87 G-MAC win over the Yellow Jackets at Osborne Hall.

The Pioneers, who entered the game averaging 7.8 triples per game, went 10-for-20 in the first half alone.

The hosts broke a 9-9 deadlock with 17 unanswered points covering four-plus minutes to take command.

Cedarville clawed back to within eight points twice in the second half - the last of which was 63-55 with 13 minutes to go.

Nine straight points by Malone put the contest out of reach.

Kollin Van Horn netted a team-high 26 points for the Yellow Jackets, 6-4 overall and 6-4 G-MAC.

Quinton Green (14), Isaiah Speelman (11), Conner TenHove (10), and Grant Whisman (10) also scored in double figures.

Stinger Notes:

• Branden Maughmer, Jayvon Maughmer, and Green dished out four assists apiece.
• Van Horn made 12-of-15 shots from the field.
• TenHove hauled in a team-high nine rebounds.
• Malone committed a season-low five turnovers and made a season-high 22 free throws.
• The Pioneers lead the all-time series, 57-46, which began in the 1958-59 season.
• The rematch at the Callan Athletic Center is set for February 20.

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