Batesville, AR – Scots dominate the Westminster Blue Jays on both ends of the court making a statement before tournament play. Scots end the regular season on a high note with a final score of 88-54.
Xavier Sorrell finished the game with 16 points, two steals, one block, and six rebounds.
Trevon Taylor recorded 11 points, two steals, and a team high of nine rebounds. Kenneth Brow recorded a team high of three steals
The Scots established their interior presence early as
Xavier Sorrell dominated the paint, leading all scorers with 12 first-half points on 6-of-7 shooting. Sorrell ignited the offense with a tip-in on the opening possession and later added a fast-break layup following his own steal to push the margin to double digits.
Stephen Reed provided a steady hand in the backcourt, contributing 6 points and dishing out three assists in the opening frame. Lyon's depth was on full display as
Camron Williford provided a significant spark off the bench, draining a late three-pointer to extend the lead to 35–19 before a late Blue Jays run. Defensively, the Scots were relentless, holding the Blue Jays to just 32% shooting from the field.
Trevon Taylor anchored the defensive glass with five rebounds in the period, while the team's active hands forced multiple turnovers that led to transition opportunities.
Kenneth Brown added a critical three-pointer of his own, ensuring Lyon maintained control of the tempo throughout the first 20 minutes.
The Scots' offense found a new gear in the final 20 minutes, led by
Trevon Taylor, who exploded for 11 second-half points, including a thunderous fast-break dunk that pushed the lead to 20. Lyon's bench continued to provide a massive spark as
Camron Williford caught fire from deep, draining two of his three triples in the second half to finish with 13 points.
Cameron Brown was a force on the interior, scoring all 8 of his points in the second frame while anchoring the defense with a block and several contested shots. The Scots' defensive intensity never wavered, forcing 24 total turnovers and holding the Blue Jays to just 39.1% shooting for the game.
Kenneth Brown led the defensive charge with three steals, while
Karlin Hardy provided a late scoring burst with 8 points, including a fast-break three-pointer to extend the lead to 34. Lyon finished the afternoon shooting 46.8% from the field and dominating the glass with a 46–29 rebounding advantage.
Scots anchor their spot in the SLIAC Men's Basketball tournament. With Scots finishing in the third seed, they will host the Blackburn College Beavers at home on Tuesday at 7:00 pm.
