Kearney, Neb. – Sophomore Max Froehlich scored a career high 30 points to lead the Nebraska-Kearney men's basketball team to a road win over Adams State, 86-76, Friday night in Alamosa, Colorado.

Nebraska-Kearney improves to 6-3, 2-1 in the RMAC, while Adams State fall to 3-5, 1-2 in the RMAC.

Moment of the Game
For the second straight game, Nebraska-Kearney had to overcome a 10-point lead in the first half, then went on a 19-7 scoring run to close out the half. During the scoring run, the Lopers were lead by senior center Josiah Parker with 9 points in six minutes.

UNK led most of the second half by double digits. For the game, the Lopers shot 56 percent from the field while the Grizzlies shot a season low 34 percent from the floor.

Adams State had a 16-6 offensive rebounding advantage over the Lopers but the blue and gold countered with a 10 of 16 effort from the 3-point line.

Lopers of the Game
Max Froehlich (So., G, Pierce) scored 30 points (career high) on 4 of 5 3-pt FG shooting, 8 assists
Chris Deans (Jr., F, Hemingford) scored 14 points on 4 of 5 3-pt FG shooting, 7 rebounds
Brian Ridgeway (Jr., G, Casper, WY) scored 11 points on 4 of 5 FG shooting, 3 rebounds, 3 assists

Opponent Notes
Seth Heinbaugh scored 19 points, 8 rebounds, 3 steals
Robby Hanzlik scored 23 points, 3 assists, 4 steals

Up next
Nebraska Kearney plays at Fort Lewis on Saturday night.