Chris Buckley returned to the lineup and he and AJ Ray each scored 20 points in an 80-68 win over Northland Thursday, Jan. 31 in Brainerd.
Josh Arnold scored 14 points in relief of Buckley and the Raiders won for the fifth straight game. They remain in Northern Division lead with an 8-1 record and swept the season series after winning at Northland 72-60 Jan. 9.
The Raiders went on a 14-4 run in the final 5:30 of the first half for a 41-33 lead at the intermission.
Northland 33 35-68
Central Lakes 41 39-80
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NORTHLAND
Z'Mari Minter 2, Brenson Alteme 15, Ken Hawkins 3, Ibrahim Nasir 15, Bakri Gubara 12, Christian Horton 19, Jackson Steer, Dominique Graham, Keywan Cody, Dalven Johnson 2. FG 27-54 (50 percent), FT 8-14 (57 percent). 3-point 6-14 (43 percent).
CENTRAL LAKES
Chris Buckley 20, Josh Arnold 14, Malik Kelly 2, Gavin Smith 7, Kelvin Harris 2, Al-Jureau Ray 20, Tyree'on Johnson 8, Avis Gilbert 2, Brandon Burggraff 5. FG 28-76 (37 percent), FT 11-14 (79 percent). 3-point 13-36 (36 percent). Division: 8-1. Overall: 15-5. Next: hosts Lake Superior College 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2.
