(Crookston, Minn.)- The University of Minnesota, Crookston Men's Basketball team raced out to a 54-19 halftime lead and set two new school records on their way to overwhelming visiting Crossroad College 105-42 in a non-conference game today at Lysaker Gymnasium. The Golden Eagles set new school records for assists in a game (28) and fewest points allowed (42).

U of M, Crookston scored the first 24 points of the game before the Knights scored a layup at 12:15 of the first half. The Golden Eagles shot a blistering 63.6% in the first half and 59.4% for the game. They recorded 44 rebounds including 30 on the defensive end of the floor. U of M, Crookston also recorded 11 steals.

The Golden Eagles had 14 players see action today and ten record points. Five players hit double figures including Adam Hendricks (Sr, F, Watertown, Minn.) who scored a game high 26 points (12-15 from the field) with seven rebounds in only 19 minutes played. Jacolby Anderson (Jr, G, Lancaster, Tex.) added 16 points (6-9 from the field including 3-3 from three-point range). Larry Brown (Jr, F, St. Paul, Minn.) continued his stellar play with 14 points (6-6 from the field) while Eric Dearden (Sr, G, Riverton, Utah) was solid again adding 12 points (4-7 from the field including 3-4 from three-point range) with five rebounds and seven assists. Trent Graves (Jr, F, Hartford, S.D.) came off the bench to score ten points (4-6 from the field) with five rebounds.

Crossroads College saw three players hit double figures. Dominique Wright led the Knights with 14 points (6-13 from the field) and five rebounds. Sasha Goncharenko (5-13 from the field) and Patrick Porras (3-10 from the field) each added 11 points.
U of M, Crookston improves to 3-0 on the season. Crossroads College falls to 2-5.

The Golden Eagles open Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) play on Friday, December 3 and Saturday, December 4 when they travel to the University of Minnesota Duluth and Bemidji State University respectively. Friday's game tips-off at 8 p.m. while Saturday's tips-off at 6 p.m.

The University of Minnesota, Crookston is an NCAA Division II Institution and a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC). The Golden Eagle Equestrian team is a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA).

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Photo Caption: Adam Hendricks