KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Pittsburg State University men's basketball team took control in the second half to secure a 71-63 win over Minnesota State University-Moorhead Saturday (Nov. 14) at the Central Region Tipoff Challenge.
The Gorillas (2-0) trailed, 45-40, at halftime but outscored the Dragons (0-2) by 13 points in the final 20 minutes of play.
Mason English and
Charles Caporaso combined to score 39 points in the contest. English posted game highs of 20 points and seven assists on the afternoon. Caporaso recorded a double-double with 19 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.
Lucas N'Gombo (11) and
Connor Rogers (10) also scored in double figures in the game.
Pitt State outscored MSUM, 34-10, at the free throw line in the game. The Gorillas made 34 of 44 charity shots overall.
Pitt State will make its home debut next Thursday (Nov. 19) when the Gorillas play host to Missouri University of Science & Technology at 6 p.m. (CST) at John Lance Arena/Whetzel Court.
