NO.1 KCC MEN TRIM NORTH CENTRAL MISSOURI

OTTUMWA - The top-ranked Kirkwood men's basketball team edged North Central Missouri, 92-88, in the Bowling RV Classic in Ottumwa Friday.

The Eagles ran their perfect record to 5-0.

Blake Brinkmeyer led Kirkwood with 22 points and six rebounds. Dre Anderson collected 16 points, five assists, four rebounds, and two steals for the Eagles. Cassius Brooks netted 13 points for Kirkwood.

Isaiah Ervin hit 11-of-12 shots and poured in 32 points for North Central Missouri (4-4). He made five 3-pointers.

Kirkwood was scheduled to play Elgin Community College today, but that game has been postponed due to COVID-19 concerns at Elgin.