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Wheelchair Basketball Bob Shreve, Sports Information Director

Four Scots Score in Double Digits in 58-33 Win over Southwest Minnesota State in NIWBT Second Round Game

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 5, 2015) – The Edinboro wheelchair basketball team turned in an impressive showing in its second game of the day on Thursday while competing in the 2015 NIWBT National Tournament. The Fighting Scots handed Southwest Minnesota State a 58-33 defeat.  The University of Missouri is hosting the tournament at Brewer Fieldhouse. The Fighting Scots will now play in the fifth place game on Friday at 10 a.m. The victory boosted Edinboro to 15-21 on the season.

Edinboro shot a sizzling 60.0 percent in the first half, making 15-of-25 shots while limiting Southwest Minnesota State to 34.6 percent (9-for-26). It would lead to a 32-19 lead at the half. The Fighting Scots cooled off in the second half, making 10-of-28 shots. But they converted 6-of-8 free throws and held Southwest Minnesota State to just 28.0 percent (7-of-25).  They would claim the second half by a 26-14 margin.

Four Fighting Scots scored in double figures, led by Mike Adams, who led the way with 15 points. Adams added seven assists and five rebounds.  Derek Strickland made 6-of-10 shots to finish with 12 points and pulled down five rebounds. Shane Knox added 11 points and Blake Rush had 10. Ayuba Alli added a team-high seven rebounds, handed out nine assists, and scored six points.

David Eujen recorded a triple-double for Southwest Minnesota State, finishing with 10 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. 
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Players Mentioned

Ayuba Alli

#33 Ayuba Alli

Sophomore
Derek Strickland

#10 Derek Strickland

Junior
Blake Rush

#23 Blake Rush

Freshman
Mike  Adams

#24 Mike Adams

Freshman
Shane  Knox

#14 Shane Knox

Freshman

Players Mentioned

Ayuba Alli

#33 Ayuba Alli

Sophomore
Derek Strickland

#10 Derek Strickland

Junior
Blake Rush

#23 Blake Rush

Freshman
Mike  Adams

#24 Mike Adams

Freshman
Shane  Knox

#14 Shane Knox

Freshman