Jaloni Johnson (12) led Malcolm X with 21 points in Tuesday's win over Truman. (File Photo)
Jaloni Johnson (12) led Malcolm X with 21 points in Tuesday's win over Truman. (File Photo)

Men's Basketball

MBB VIDEO: Malcolm X vs. Truman

The Malcolm X Hawks extended their winning streak with a commanding 94-51 victory over the Truman Falcons on December 17, 2024. With the win, the Hawks improved to 9-3 (4-0), while the Falcons fell to 1-9 (1-4).

The Hawks took control early, leading 39-18 at halftime. Their defensive pressure and efficient offense overwhelmed Truman, who struggled to find any rhythm throughout the game. Malcolm X outscored the Falcons 55-33 in the second half to seal the blowout win.

Jaloni Johnson led the Hawks with 21 points, shooting an impressive 5-of-7 from beyond the arc and a perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. Juaquin Dixon added 17 points, 3 assists, and 2 steals, while Collin Woods chipped in with 10 points and 4 rebounds despite a tough shooting night.

Malcolm X's balanced attack also saw contributions from Kyle Smith, who scored 14 points on 9-of-10 free throws, and Bojan Dulovic, who posted 7 points and 7 rebounds off the bench.  They shot 82.9% from the free-throw line (34-of-41), further extending their lead as Truman struggled to keep pace.