Lakers slip past Iowa Central

Lakers slip past Iowa Central

ESTHERVILLE - Iowa Lakes used a second half run to get past the Iowa Central men here Wednesday night, 68-58.

The Tritons built a one-point advantage at the break, but the Lakers would outscore them 35-24 over the final 20 minutes. 

Javonte Keck had another big game, scoring 27 points with four rebounds. Kevin Taylor added 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Kyler Matthias chipped in seven points and five rebounds.

Keck did his damage in the first half, going 7-for-11 from the field with three made 3-pointers and 19 points. 

Josh Baker added six points, four rebounds and four steals, while Jordan Majeed chipped in six points, four boards, two assists and two steals.

Iowa Central returns to action Saturday at home against Ellsworth. Tip is set for 3 p.m. inside Hodges Fieldhouse.

-By Dana Becker