Giles propels UMKC to 69-63 victory over California Baptist
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Jordan Giles tossed in 17 points and Missouri-Kansas City turned back California Baptist 69-63 on Wednesday night.
Giles knocked down 7 of 11 shots from the floor, including both of his 3-pointers, for the Kangaroos (14-14, 6-7 Western Athletic Conference). Brandon McKissic added 13 points and three steals, while Javan White contributed 10 points and nine rebounds off the bench.
Milan Acquaah topped the Lancers (18-8, 7-4) with 22 points, but he made just 6 of 17 shots, including 1 of 10 from beyond the 3-point arc. De'jon Davis scored a season-high 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting before fouling out.
UMKC shot 51% from the floor but only 33% from 3-point range (5 of 15). The Roos made 12 of 14 free throws. California Baptist shot 35% overall and 20% from distance (5 of 25), but made 18 of 21 foul shots.
The Roos improve to 2-0 against the Lancers on the season. Kansas City defeated California Baptist 67-57 on Jan. 25.
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2020-2021 Western Athletic Conference Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
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Utah Valley | 3-0 | - | 5-5 |
Grand Canyon | 2-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
UT Rio Grande Valley | 2-0 | 0.5 | 8-3 |
California Baptist | 2-2 | 1.5 | 5-4 |
New Mexico State | 0-0 | 1.5 | 2-1 |
Chicago State | 0-0 | 1.5 | 0-9 |
Seattle U | 0-1 | 2 | 7-6 |
Dixie State | 0-2 | 2.5 | 4-5 |
Tarleton | 0-4 | 3.5 | 2-7 |
2020-2021 Summit League Standings
TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
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South Dakota | 4-0 | - | 6-6 |
South Dakota State | 2-0 | 1 | 8-3 |
Oral Roberts | 5-1 | - | 8-6 |
North Dakota State | 5-1 | - | 7-7 |
North Dakota | 3-3 | 2 | 4-11 |
UM Kansas City | 1-3 | 3 | 5-8 |
Western Illinois | 0-4 | 4 | 2-9 |
Omaha | 0-4 | 4 | 2-12 |
Denver | 0-4 | 4 | 1-10 |