Lamoni, Iowa – The Graceland University Men's Basketball team defeated the Grand View (Iowa) University Vikings. The Yellowjackets move to 16-9 on the season and are 11-8 in the Heart. 

Graceland (16-9; 11-8) | Grand View (6-19; 4-15)
Half 1: Graceland 40 | Grand View 24

Graceland raced out to an early 11-0 lead over the Vikings. Grand View would break the run with a free throw and a 5-0 scoring jump (12-5). Both teams traded buckets throughout, and Graceland steadily added to their advantage. With under 4:30 minutes left in the half, the Yellowjackets would find their groove, putting up an 11-2 score run (38-20); Seth Compas and Sam'i Roe contributed. With a last-second layup, the Vikings would close the first half by scoring. Graceland leads by 16 points (40-24).  

Half 2: Graceland 36 | Grand View 41
The Yellowjackets would sink the first basket of the second half with a layup from Aleksa Markovic (42-24). The Vikings would answer with an 8-2 point jump to close their deficit to 12 points (48-36). Graceland retaliated minutes later, started from the charity stripes by Seth Compas, who helped push a seven-point collection (64-45); Sam'i Roe and Aleksa Markovic Contributed. In the remaining five minutes of play, both teams would trade baskets; the Vikings would end the game with a last-minute 8-1 run. The Yellowjackets would hold their 11-point lead to take the victory (76-65). 

Key Moment:
The Yellowjackets dominated the first four minutes of play to create a 11-0 score. 

By the numbers:
26-23 – The Yellowjackets sank three more field goals than the Viking
7-4 – Graceland's three-points compared to Grand View
29-24 – The Yellowjackets grabbed five more rebounds than the Vikings
11-38 – Graceland bench points compared to Grand View's Bench 

Graceland Leaders:
Scoring Leader: Seth Compas – 25
Rebounding Leader: Trenton Daughtry / Seth Compas – 6
Assist Leader: Trenton Daughtry – 6
Steal Leader: Trenton Daughtry / Seth Compas – 3 

Grand View Leaders:
Scoring Leader: Jacob Koontz – 22
Rebounding Leader: Jacob Koontz / Cecil Lee III – 5
Assist Leader: Brady Sartorius / Jaxson Young – 3
Steal Leader: Four Players – 1 

Up Next:
The Men's Basketball team will be back on their home court on Saturday February 11 when they host the Baker University Wildcats. Tip-off is set for 4:00 pm, prior to the game their will be a Senior Day presentation. 

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