Haskell men top Baker, 72-62

The Haskell Indian Nations University men’s basketball team defeated nearby Baker University, 72-62, on Tuesday at HINU’s Coffin Sports Complex.

The win raised Haskell’s record to 3-8. Baker fell to 6-6.

Baker held a 28-24 halftime lead but was outscored by Haskell, 48-34, in the second half.

Freshman forward TsaLiDi Sequoyah led Haskell with 19 points off 9-of-14 shooting with nine rebounds. Sophomore center Ron Rousseau added 14 points and 7 rebounds.

Haskell and Baker both travel to McPherson this weekend for the McPherson Classic. On Friday, Haskell will face Bethel College (7:30 p.m.) and Baker will take on McPherson (8 p.m.). Baker will play Bethel at 3 p.m. on Saturday, and Haskell will face McPherson at 5 p.m.