GOODWELL, Okla. – St. Edward's men's basketball used a strong offensive performance Monday to defeat Panhandle State 96-59 at Oscar Williams Field House.
 
The Hilltoppers (9-6, 1-1 Heartland) shot 55 percent from the field in the second half to pull away from the Aggies (5-6, 0-2 HC).
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• St. Edward's raced out to a quick 7-0 lead in the first two minutes of action.
• Panhandle State held close at 34-30 with 4:01 left in the first half.
• The Hilltoppers distance themselves going on an 11-2 run down the stretch in the first half.
• With the score 55-41 in the second half, St. Edward's went on an 18-0 run to put the game away.

 
HILLTOPPER NOTES

• Senior JOHN GRAMLICH led the Hilltoppers in scoring with 17 points. The guard has been the leading scorer in four of the last six games.
• Sophomore CORY MCKENDREE led the team with eight rebounds to go along with his 11 points.
• Thirteen of the 14 active players for St. Edward's scored.
• St. Edward's has scored at least 90 points in six of its last seven games.
• St. Edward's holds a 21-8 record in the all-time series. The Hilltoppers have won 12 straight games against the Aggies.

 
QUOTE BOARD: HEAD COACH ANDRE COOK
"This was a great bounce back win for us. There has been some soul searching in this program over the last 48 hours. We really came out ready to play."
 
UP NEXT
St. Edward's will take an 11-day break before a New Year's Eve matchup at Oklahoma Christian. Tipoff is set for 3 p.m. at the Eagles Nest in Oklahoma City. Live video and stats will be available at www.GoHilltoppers.com.
 
GAME INFORMATION
Score: St. Edward's 96, Panhandle State 59
Records: St. Edward's (9-6, 1-1 HC), Panhandle State (5-6, 0-2 HC)
Leading Scorers: St. Edward's-JOHN GRAMLICH (17), Panhandle State-Tevin Lytes (20)
Attendance: N/A

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