Pilot Men's Basketball Enters Top 5 In Coaches' Poll
Kansas City, Missouri—The Pilots continue to extend their season reign as they move up in the third edition of the NAIA Coaches' Top 25 poll. The Pilots defeated the Wolfpack of Loyola in a tight home matchup 78-74. Previously the Pilots were ranked in the seventh slot of the NAIA Top 25, but their performance on the court has continued to lift the Pilot name.
The Pilots, having an overall record of 7-0, continue to push the boundaries of their offensive prowess. They have defeated the Wolfpack of Loyola, the 2020 National Champions, twice in the season as well as the Lions of SAGU who are receiving votes. The Pilots are led by Melvion Flanagan on the season as he has put up 13.7 points per game with Paul King not far off with 11.1 points per game. Defensively Josh LeBlanc and Jalen King lead on rebounds with 7.3 and 7.4 rebounds per game respectively.
The Pilots will be back in action Thursday December 14th as they take on the Saints of Our Lady of the Lake in a conference matchup at 7:30pm in San Antonio. Most notably however, the Pilots will face the number two Lions of Langston in a pre-Christmas game day. The number two and number four team will face off in Fort Worth December 19th at 2:00pm.
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