The eighth-ranked Central Christian College of the Bible Saints used a 10-0 run at the start of play to set the tone for its 88-64 victory over 15th-ranked Lincoln Christian College on Tuesday night.

Coming off a thrilling 113-105 overtime victory at Baptist Bible College, the Central Christian College of the Bible Saints moved up two spots to No. 8 in the latest NCCAA Division II poll.

Led by Terry Jones' game-high 26 points, the Saints had five players reach double figures as they won at Lincoln Christian College 92-85 for their first road victory of the season on Saturday.

A 12-0 run early in the second half was key for Central Christian College of the Bible as the Saints knocked off Baptist Bible College 99-85 for their first-ever win over the Patriots on Saturday at Pelfrey Hall.

The Saints had six players reach double figures and tied a school record for most points scored in a game during their 115-80 victory over Union College (Neb.) on Monday in their home opener at Pelfrey Hall.

Strong performances from their two returnees were not enough to overcome 13 missed free throws as the Saints fell 94-85 to preseason No. 5 Manhattan Christian College in the season opener at Manhattan, Kan., on Saturday.

The Saints will open the 2008-09 basketball season jumping right into region play when they head to Manhattan, Kan., on Nov. 8 to square off against conference foe Manhattan Christian College.

Central Christian College of the Bible men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas has announced the signing of Anthony Ardino for the 2008-09 basketball season.

Central Christian College of the Bible men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas has announced the signing of four student-athletes for the 2008-09 basketball season.

Central Christian College of the Bible men's basketball coach Jack Defreitas has announced the signings of Travis Lovingier and Kris Holford, who will join the Saints for the 2008-09 basketball season.