Central Bible University used a strong first-half performance and a commanding advantage on the glass to secure its first victory of the 2026-27 season Tuesday evening, defeating Union Adventist University, 89-64, at Pelfrey Hall.

The Saints (1-2) placed four players in double figures, led by Davion Jackson's 17 points, while Silas Massey recorded a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds. Caleb Jackson added 14 points, and Soljier Allen contributed 11 off the bench.

Central Bible established control immediately, opening the contest with nine unanswered points behind a three-pointer from Davion Jackson and consecutive baskets by Massey following Union Adventist turnovers. The Warriors managed to trim the deficit to five points midway through the opening half, but the Saints responded and steadily extended their advantage.

Central Bible carried a commanding 49-28 lead into halftime, shooting 47.4 percent from the field while holding Union Adventist to just 25 percent shooting over the first 20 minutes.

The Saints maintained their momentum after the break, eventually stretching their lead to as many as 31 points with 11:18 remaining. Union Adventist improved its shooting in the second half, but Central Bible's early advantage proved too much to overcome as the Saints cruised to the 25-point victory.

Massey delivered an impressive all-around performance, adding five steals, two assists and a blocked shot to his double-double. Davion Jackson connected on three three-pointers, while Caleb Jackson was perfect from the field, finishing 4-for-4 overall and 2-for-2 from beyond the arc.

Allen provided a spark off the bench with three three-pointers, while Caleb Clements contributed seven points, nine rebounds and two blocked shots. Jaisten Payne added six points, four rebounds and a team-high four assists.

Central Bible controlled the rebounding battle, 56-34, including an 18-9 advantage on the offensive glass. The Saints finished shooting 45.5 percent from the field and recorded 17 assists on 35 made baskets. Defensively, CBU limited Union Adventist to 32.8 percent shooting and collected 11 steals and five blocked shots.

Kerongo led Union Adventist (0-2) with 18 points and eight rebounds, while Johnson added 16 points, including four three-pointers.

The Saints are off for one week until they return to action to face NCAA DII Drury University on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 6 p.m.