Box Score

The William Jewell College men's basketball team defeated Central Methodist 75-65 in their 2011 season opener. 

The Eagles hung tough with the Cards in the first half as the score was tied 28-28 at the half.

The Cards were able to pull away in the second half to win their first game as a member of the NCAA Division II. 

Senior center Nick Larson led all scores with 27 and also pulled down 21 rebounds.  Senior guard Mark Mason was also in double figures with 18 points.

The Cardinals, 1-0 on the season will participate in the Hillyard Classic in St. Joseph, Mo., on November 18 and 19 against Missouri Western State University and Northwest Missouri State University respectively