HIGHLIGHTS

CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Defense and key plays down the stretch provided G-MAC leader Cedarville a tough 68-59 win over Malone at the Callan Athletic Center.

Jayvon Maughmer scored 14 points to lead four players in double figures for the Jackets, 14-5 overall and 8-1 G-MAC.

Anthony Ruffolo came off the bench with 13 points, Chris Rogers flipped in 12, and Jacob Drees notched his fourth consecutive double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Cedarville has won seven straight and eight of its last nine contests.

The hosts broke a 17-17 deadlock with a 12-point run to take the lead for good, but they had to fend off the Pioneers who got as close as 50-48 with seven minutes left.

Ruffolo's steal and layup produced a seven-point cushion at the 3:15 mark.

Maughmer made a field goal, a three-pointer, and two free throws in less than two minutes to make it 63-55 with 47 seconds to go.

STINGER NOTES:

• Cedarville was held to season-lows for points and three-point percentage (.280).
• Conversely, the four turnovers were the fewest by the Jackets this winter.
• CU had a 43-38 edge on the boards with 14 offensive rebounds.
• Drees has grabbed ten or more rebounds in seven straight outings (12.0 rpg).
• Maughmer extended his double figure scoring streak to 36 games in a row.
• It was the 110th meeting between the longtime rivals and the only regular season contest this year.
• Malone leads the all-time series, 61-49, which began during the 1958-59 campaign.

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