BELOIT, Wis. – Cornell's men's basketball team will carry a spotless 4-0 Midwest Conference record into the holiday break following Saturday's decisive 77-61 victory over Beloit inside Flood Arena.
 
Coach Dave Schlabaugh's Rams reeled off their fifth consecutive win, moving to 6-3 overall. They join preseason favorite Ripon (3-0 MWC) as the lone unbeatens in conference play.  
 
Cornell forward Cooper Kabela sank 10-of-16 field goals and finished with a game-high 22 points. The fifth-year senior went over 1,300 points for his career, becoming the eighth Ram to reach that mark.
 
The Rams shot a solid 48.3 percent from the floor and made 16-of-21 free throws. The Buccaneers (2-8 overall, 0-4 MWC) did not attempt a single free throw.
 
Cornell had three other players score in double figures, including a 17-point effort from Jordan Magnani. Logan Sharp recorded his second consecutive double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds, while adding three blocked shots. Marcus Quirk hit three 3-pointers and finished with 13 points and six rebounds.
 
Sophomore Logan Christensen collected nine rebounds from his guard position. Jayden Meeker led the team with three steals.
 
The Rams took control early with a 13-3 spurt to start the game. Cornell led 41-32 at the break and wasn't threatened the rest of the way.
 
The Rams begin a stretch of four consecutive nonconference games Wednesday against rival Coe in Cedar Rapids. Tipoff is 7:30 p.m. The Kohawks won the first meeting of the season, 78-62.