The golden bears (12-3, 6-1 nsic) rebounded from their disappointing overtime loss to #1 winona state with strong all-around performance on the offensive and defensive end as they defeated upper iowa (2-14, 1-6 nsic) by the score of 77-44at dorman gym in fayette, iowa.

for the fifth time this season concordia shot better than .500 from the floor, converting 34-63 (.540). Freshman craig heiman led the way, making 7-10 (.700) from the field, including 3-5 from beyond the arc, leading to a game-high 17 points. He also had four rebounds in only sixteen minutes of action.

senior drew shepp scored 14 points on 7-8 from the floor in 24 minutes and senior kyle marxhausen went 6-12 from the floor and 3-5 from the free throw line to tally 15 points. cortez forte also scored in double-figures with ten points on 5-10 shooting.

for the game, the golden bears scored more points in the paint (52) than upper iowa scored in the game. The bench for the golden bears also showed their presence as they scored 34 points, compared to 13 for the peacocks.

the concordia defense forced a season-high 25 peacock turnovers leading to 26 cu points. The bears held upper iowa to a season-low 22 points in each period. Upper iowa shot only 16-50 (.320) for the game, with 3-15 (.200) from three point range. Nick larson was the only peacock to score in double-figures, with 11 points.

the bears will battle southwest minnesota state (10-6, 6-1 nsic) on jan. 19th in a game that will have early nsic race implications as both teams enter the contest at 6-1 and in a tie for second place. Game time is set for 8:00 in the gangelhoff center.

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