Allen Community College entered halftime with a four-point lead against Friends University’s junior varsity team Saturday.
The Red Devils were anything but friendly after the break, erupting for 61 points to cruise to a 97-68 victory.
The win puts Allen at 2-0 on the young season, with a busy week in the offing. Allen travels to Hutchinson Tuesday before returning to Iola for home games on Friday, Saturday and Monday.
Allen was particularly effective inside against Friends, converting 31 of 45 attempts inside the 3-point line.
A balanced scoring attack led the way, with five players scoring either 16 or 17 points. Dirk Johnson and David Teele shared scoring honors with 17 apiece. Dante Jackson, Grayson Ryan and Killian Spellman each notched 16.
Jackson and Johnson pulled in eight and seven rebounds, respectively. Spellman dished out four assists. LJ Hill, EJ Lewis and Ryan each had three assists.
Friends JV (31-37—68)
Allen (36-61—97): Lewis 1/1-0-3-5, Teele 2/2-7-1-17, Jackson 7-2-3-16, Ryan 6/1-1-3-16, Johnson6-5-4-17, Hill 0-0-5-0, Tarango 2-1-1-5, Spellman 6/1-1-2-16, Dodds 1-0-0-2, Scott 0-0-5-0. TOTALS: 31/6-17-27-97
