McCracken’s Triple-Double Leads Oak Hills Into NIAC Semifinals

Plymouth, MN – The Oak Hills Christian College Wolfpack delivered a strong all-around performance Friday, defeating Turtle Mountain CC 86–62 behind balanced scoring, efficient shooting, and relentless effort on both ends of the floor.

Oak Hills set the tone early, building a 45–30 halftime advantage and continuing to control the game throughout the second half. The Wolfpack shot 45.5% from the field and knocked down 12 three-pointers, while forcing 22 turnovers and converting them into 20 points.

Leading the way offensively was Junior Keith Wilson (Pompano Beach, FL), who poured in 22 points and connected on six three-pointers, providing a major spark from beyond the arc. Junior Lanygel McCracken (Pensacola, FL) delivered a dominant all-around performance with 17 points, 14 rebounds, 10 assists, and 4 steals for a triple-double effort, anchoring the Wolfpack on both ends of the court.

The Wolfpack saw strong contributions across the lineup. Senior Bryson Keepers (Sheldon, WI) finished with 13 points, while Junior Nate Vinson (Maple Grove, MN) added 13 points, four assists, and four steals. Freshman Joshua Deckert (Devil's Lake, ND) controlled the glass and added 12 points with nine rebounds, and Freshman Chase MacArthur (Roberts, MT) chipped in nine points off the bench, hitting three shots from beyond the arc.

Oak Hills controlled the boards 33–28 and moved the ball effectively with 21 assists, showcasing their unselfish offensive approach and depth. The Wolfpack's defense remained steady throughout, holding Turtle Mountain to limited scoring opportunities during key stretches.

Prior to tournament play beginning Thursday evening, several Wolfpack standouts were recognized at the NIAC (Northern Intercollegiate Athletics Conference) banquet. Nate Vinson and Keith Wilson were named to the NIAC All-Conference Team, while Lanygel McCracken earned Honorable Mention honors, highlighting the strong season put together by Oak Hills' core leaders.

Following the game, Head Coach Daved Lundeen praised his team's collective performance:

"We had such a great, balanced game on the offensive end today from our guys. We were super unselfish and played so well together from tip off to the end of the game. Lanygel giving us a triple-double was pretty special, but all seven guys contributed big to the win today. Excited to be playing again tomorrow."

The Wolfpack will return to the court tomorrow at 4:00 PM when they face either Trinity Bible College or St. Boniface in the NIAC Tournament semifinals.

Photo credit for photo of Lanygel McCracken above (far right) goes to Cassidy Dankochik The Carillon.