Men's Basketball Picks Up First Win On Year Over Archers: Caden Clark Reaches 1,000 Career Points

CHICAGO, Ill.—The Fontbonne University men’s basketball team picked up its first win on the year after defeating host Moody Bible, 93-57. Caden Clark also became the 16th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points.

Photo credit: Davin Smith
Photo credit: Davin Smith
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November 19, 2022

CHICAGO, Ill.—The Fontbonne University men's basketball team picked up its first win on the year after defeating host Moody Bible, 93-57. Caden Clark also became the 16th player in program history to reach 1,000 career points.

The Griffins dominated from the opening tip taking a 32-6 lead with 8:00 minutes left after Jaden Betton went 1-of-2 from the line.

Fontbonne remained in control from there leading 47-21 after one. The Griffins shot 51.4 percent from the field in the first compared to Moody Bible going just 7-of-28 (25.0 percent).

It was more of the same in the second half stretching its advantage out to 34 (68-34) with 12:41 left in regulation after Caden Clark made his layup. Fontbonne held onto that double-digit lead the rest of the way securing the victory.

Game Notes

  • Fontbonne shot a season-high 51.9 percent from the field.
  • They also pulled down a season-high 55 rebounds.
  • Moody Bible shot 32.2 percent from the floor.

Top Griffins

Jaden Betton: Season-high 14 points on 6-of-9 shooting

Caden Clark: 13 points, eight assists, five rebounds

Peyton Blair: Season-high 11 points

Up Next

The Griffins have its home opener on Tuesday when they'll take on Baptist Bible at 7 p.m.

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