McCook men shoot down Sunrise

Steve Towery/McCook Gazette McCook Community College freshman D'Von Moore aims a shot around the Sunrise Prep defender Monday night at the Peter & Dolores Events Center.

McCOOK, Neb. -- The McCook Community College regained their shooting touch with a 93-80 non-conference win over Sunrise Prep Academy Monday evening.

McCook hit nearly 54 percent of its two-point shots including a sizzling 20 for 34 (58.8) after intermission.

The Indians (11-9) hit 50 second-half points to help shake off two recent defeats.

Sunrise Prep didn't just show up as an easy non-league victory. The visitors only trailed 43-38 through one half while featuring four of their own double-figure scorers.

However, Draylan Perkins' game-high 20 points along with another Lewis Diankulu double-double (19 points/14 rebounds) helped McCook maintain control.

The Indians return to Region IX competition when Northeastern (Colo.) visits Thursday.

MCCOOK (96) -- Draylan Perkins 20 points, Lewis Diankulu 19, D'Von Moore 16, Brody Sharkey 15, Torrey Mayo 8, Chinedu Okonkow 6, Andrew Epps 5, Shevelle Bailey 4. Three-pointers: Moore 4, Sharkey 2, Perkins, Epps. Rebound leaders: Diankulu 14, Mayo 7. Assists: Sharkey 4, Okonkwo 4. Blocked shots: Diankulu 2. Steals: Mayo 2, Diankulu 2.