HIGHLIGHTS

CEDARVILLE, Ohio - Malone took control in the second half and held on for a 59-57 win over Cedarville in a G-MAC battle at the Callan Athletic Center.

The Yellow Jackets, 7-6 overall and 2-4 G-MAC, have dropped four straight.

With the score 59-57, Malone missed the front end of two one-and-one free throws in the final eight seconds, but grabbed the offensive rebound each time.

The second one was ultimately turned over giving CU the ball with 1.7 seconds left and three-quarters of the court to negotiate.

A desperation 25-footer fell short as time expired.

Tymoteusz Pszczola came off the bench with a career-high 19 points to go along with a team-high nine rebounds.

Ethan Sellars chipped in 16 points while Sam Johnson added eight points and eight boards.

It was the 111th meeting between the two longtime rivals with Malone holding a 62-49 edge. The series continues on January 16 on the Pioneers' home court.

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