Men's Basketball

MBB: Truman Edge IVCC

CHICAGO — Antoine Thomas scored a team-high 12 points on efficient 6-of-8 shooting with five rebounds, and Naeim Evans added 10 points and eight rebounds as Harry S. Truman College rallied past Illinois Valley Community College 67-65 on Dec. 13.

Demetrius Jackson contributed 10 points, five rebounds and two blocks off the bench, while Kai Johnson chipped in eight points, four rebounds and two assists for the Falcons, who overcame a 36-25 halftime deficit by outscoring IVCC 42-29 in the second half.

Alioune Gningue provided seven points, Jaylin Murphy added six points, three assists and two rebounds, and Deandre Addison tallied six points, four rebounds and two assists.

Truman shot 43.3 percent from the field and dominated the glass 33-28 while dishing 15 assists with just 12 turnovers to secure the home victory.