Kearney, Neb. - Nebraska-Kearney posts Josiah Parker and Drew Sankey had big nights and the Lopers used two decisive runs to beat York College, 94-70, Wednesday night at the Health & Sports Center.

UNK improves to 3-2 while the NAIA Panthers, who won at Wayne State Tuesday, fall to 6-4.

Moment of the Game
UNK jumped out to an early seven point lead but the Panthers would go on to make 53 percent of its 1st half shots (16-30) to have things tied at 37 by the break.

The Lopers jetted out again, scoring the first eight points of the 2nd half and, eventually, grabbing a 56-43 lead. However, York came back once again as a three from Darren Best cut to the UNK lead to seven, 65-58, with 8:45 to play.

After relying on its post game to produce points, the Lopers 3's finally started to fall. Five triples in a four minute span highlighted a 19-0 Kearney run that made it a 84-58 game by the 4:36 mark.

For the game, UNK shot 57 percent from the field (38 of 67), including a 69 percent effort in the 2nd half. The Lopers size advantage also helped them win the battle on the glass (39-26) and that led to a plus 10 margin in second chance points, 14-4.

Lopers of the Game
Parker (Sr., C, Lincoln) - 20 points (12 in 1st half) on 9 of 13 FG shooting, 10 rebounds, 3 blocks; first double double of the year
Sankey (Fr., F, Lincoln) - season-best 19 points (10 in the 1st half) on 9 of 10 FG shooting, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 2 assists
Akeem Morissaint (Fr., G, Delray Beach, Fla.) - 16 points on 3 of 5 3 point shooting, 4 assists
Max Froehlich (So., G, Pierce) - 9 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds

Opponent Notes
Best scored 15 points on 3 of 3 point shooting
Corey Standerfer had 14 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds
Justice Nail had 20 points on 9 of 14 FG shooting, 4 rebounds, 4 blocks

Up Next
UNK has three more home games next week, starting with a Tuesday night affair with Wayne