FORT SMITH, Ark. – The No. 4 seed Southern Nazarene opened the Great American Conference Tournament in dominant fashion Friday afternoon, defeating No. 5 seed East Central 89–65 inside Northside Arena to advance to the semifinals.
Southern Nazarene (22–7, 15-7 GAC) delivered one of its most efficient offensive performances of the season, shooting 60.7 percent from the field and 50 percent from three-point range while placing five players in double figures.
The Crimson Storm set the tone early, building a steady lead throughout the first half. SNU shot 55.2 percent in the opening 20 minutes and knocked down seven three-pointers to take a 41-30 advantage into halftime…