Morthland falls to Benedictine-Springfield, 79-57.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Morthland College men’s basketball team fell to host school Benedictine University-Springfield tonight, 79-57.

The Patriots trailed at halftime 29-45 and could not claw their way back into the game, while being out-rebounded 37-24.

Morthland was led by Eldorado product Will Carmickle who scored 25 points and pulled down 11 rebounds, to record his fourth double-double of the year, while freshman guard Roby Boatright chipped in 13 points on the night.

The Patriots will be back in action on Saturday when they host Saint Catherine College, tip-off is set for 7:00 p.m. at Max Morris Gymnasium.

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