N Arizona defeats BENMESA 112-60

N Arizona Dominates Ben Mesa in Statement Win

The NAU Lumberjacks put on a clinic at home, dismantling the visiting Ben Mesa 112-60 in a non-conference matchup at the J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome.

The game was a statement win for NAU, which has been expected to be one of the top teams in the conference this season. The Lumberjacks' dominant performance on both ends of the court made it clear why they're ranked [insert ranking, if applicable].

Brennan Peterson led the way for NAU, scoring 23 points on 7-7 three-point shooting and 100% field goal percentage. Ryan Abelman chipped in with 9 rebounds and 4 points, while Kavon Bradford provided 5 assists and 5 points.

In contrast, Ben Mesa struggled to find its rhythm. Eric Blackwell III led the way for the visitors with 21 points, but the team's overall shooting efficiency was a major issue. The Hawks shot just 38% from the field, including 24% from three-point range.

The game was a blowout from the start, with NAU taking an early 10-point lead in the first half. The Lumberjacks continued to pull away after halftime, outscoring Ben Mesa by 30 points over the final 20 minutes of play.

One statistic that stood out was NAU's impressive fast break attack, which accounted for 10 points and helped the team build a significant lead early in the game. Meanwhile, Ben Mesa struggled to capitalize on turnovers, committing 25 giveaways that NAU converted into points.

The advanced statistics painted a clear picture of the game's outcome. NAU shot an efficient 72.2% effective field goal percentage, while Ben Mesa struggled with a dismal 42.0%. The Lumberjacks also outrebounded their opponents by 12 and forced 30 turnovers that they were able to convert into points.

The loss drops Ben Mesa to [insert current record], while NAU improves its record to [insert current record]. The win is a significant statement from the Lumberjacks, who have established themselves as one of the top teams in the conference.