THE LEAD
The DBU Men's Basketball team suffered an 84-70 loss to Central Baptist College in the semifinal round of the NCCAA Regional Tournament on Friday in McPherson, Kansas.  Despite holing a three-point lead going into the half, the Patriots were outscored by 17 points over the final 20 minutes, as Central Baptist punched their ticket to the regional title game.  Myles Johnson led DBU (22-11) with 21 points, while Boy Van Vliet added 11 points to join Johnson in double-figures.
 
With the game tied at 56 apiece with 11:28 left in the second half, Central Baptist's Mon'Darrius Benson put the Mustangs on top with a jumper.  It would be a lead that Central Baptist would not relinquish, as they outscored DBU 28-14 over the final 11 minutes of the game.
 
Despite the loss, the Patriots have still earned an invitation to the NCCAA National Tournament in Winona Lake, Indiana, next week.
 
THREE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Myles Johnson registered a double-double with  21 points and 10 rebounds.
- The Patriots largest lead came in the first half when DBU went up by seven points with 2:55 left until the break.
- 50 of Central Baptist's 74 points came in the paint.
 
DBU HEAD COACH BLAKE FLICKNER ON THE LOSS TO CENTRAL BAPTIST
"Central Baptist was the more aggressive, physical team today.  They deserve a lot of credit.  We are fortunate to be a position to still receive an invitation to the national tournament next week.  We'll try to regroup, get healthy, and refocus moving forward and try to play our best basketball next week."
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
1,745 – Myles Johnson surpassed Jordan McGowen for second place on the school's all-time scoring list and has now totaled 1,745 points during his four-year career.
33 – DBU shot just 33 percent from the field in the loss.
4 – The Patriots were outrebounded by four total boards, 44-40.