Kearney, Neb. - Shaw Buckner made two free throws with five seconds left, capping an 8-0 run, to lift the Chadron State men's basketball team over Nebraska-Kearney, 65-64, Tuesday night in Chadron.

The Eagles are now 6-11 (4-6 RMAC) with the Lopers falling to .500 on the year (9-9, 4-6 RMAC). Both teams are tied for 5th in the East Division.

Moment of the Game
UNK led 64-57 with 1:18 left but went 0-4 at the line and had a turnover that led to a three point play for the Eagles.

Coming into the game the 5th best free throw shooting team in the league (70.5 pct.), the Lopers finished the night 8 of 19 at the line, including 3 of 11 effort over the final 2:15.

Mean while, Chadron went 5 of 6 at the stripe in the final minute to end the game 14 of 17.

UNK led most of the night, including a 12-point lead at the 8:42 mark of the 1st half, but Chadron hung around and would eventually lead by eight, 49-41, seven minutes into the 2nd half.

A layup from sophomore wing Max Froehlich gave the Lopers the lead back, 55-54, by the six minute mark and the Lopers led until Buckner's free throws.

Besides the missed freebies, UNK saw Chadron score 17 2nd chance points thanks to 14 offensive rebounds.

Lopers of the Game
Josiah Parker (Sr., C, Lincoln) - 19 points & season-high 11 rebounds (3rd double double of the year), 4 blocks; fouled out late
Akeem Morissaint (Fr., G, Delray Beach, Fla.) - 14 points on 5 of 12 FG shooting
Froehlich (So., G, Pierce) - 12 points & 5 rebounds; fouled out late

Opponent Notes
Post Moala Tautaa had 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks (only Eagle in double digits)

Up Next
UNK hosts UCCS Saturday at 3:00 p.m.