ODESSA, Texas -- November 25, 2022 -- Just as occurred during Chadron State's College's 91-72 win over Nebraska-Kearney on Tuesday night at home, the Eagles' men broke a 4-4 tie and led the rest of the way while besting Jarvis Christian of Hawkins, Texas, 78-55 during the opening game of the Permian Basin Thanksgiving Classic at Odessa, Texas, on Friday.  Both teams now have 2-3 records.

The score remained close during the first seven minutes Friday afternoon.  It was 14-12 before three Eagles—Patrick McLachlan, Bryce Latimer and Jarrett Taylor—nailed three-pointers in the next 3 ½ minutes to put their team ahead 23-15.  By halftime, Chadron State owned a 42-24 margin. 

The Jarvis Bulldogs cut the difference to 11 points—61-50—with 7:44 to play, but the Eagles led by at least 18 during the final six minutes.

Chadron State shot 44% (28-64) from the field, including 12 of 32 from three-point range.  The Eagles also were 10-of-11 from the free throw line and out-rebounded the Bulldogs 46-28. 

McLachlan paced the Nebraska team with 16 points, while Isaiah Wyatt added 15 and center Porter Anderson 12.  McLachlan sank four treys and Wyatt five. CSC's Josh Robinson was the game's top rebounder with nine to go with his eight points on four-of-four shooting from the field.

Jakeri Jackson and Tory Cargo each had 10 points to lead Jarvis Christians.  The Bulldogs shot 37% from the field, including five-of-19 from behind the arc.  They were eight-of-13 at the free throw line.

The Eagles will play the Ecclesia College Royals from Springdale, Ark., on Saturday.  Classic host Permian Basin had to go into overtime to defeat the Royals 93-86 in the second game Friday.

Chadron State—Patrick McLachlan 16, Isaiah Wyatt 15, Porter Anderson 12, Jarrett Taylor 8, Josh Robinson 8, Bryce Latimer 7, MJ Foust 6, Martin Poznanovic 6.  Totals 38-64, 12-32 10-11 78 points, 46 rebounds, 14 turnovers.
Jarvis Christian—Jakari Jackson 10, Tory Cargo 10, James Russell 8, Jacobe Dill 8, Jaylen Robinson 6, Jorden Clark 5, George Nwogu 3, Keyshun Bradley 2, Jamari Robertson 2, Andrew Holifield 1. Totals: 21-57 (5-19) 8-13 55 points, 28 rebounds, 10 turnovers.

                Chadron State             42            36        ----78
                Jarvis Christian            24            31        ----55

                Three-pointers: CSC—Wyatt 5, McLachlan 4, Taylor 2, Latimer 1. Jarvis—Cargo 2, Dill 2, Robinson 1.