March 28, 2024

Taylor, Central men open IIAC tournament play Tuesday at Simpson

CNA photo by LARRY PETERSON

Central College senior Colby Taylor (34) shoots a 3-pointer against visiting Buena Vista University last Wednesday night. Taylor had 18 points and three rebounds in the 80-78 victory. Prior to the game he was honored with coach Craig Douma at midcourt, presented a commorative basketball signifying Taylor as a 1,000-point scorer, the college’s career scoring leader and ranked second in career rebounds. On Saturday Taylor scored 12 points with six rebounds in a 105-70 victory to end the regular season. The Dutch made a record 24 3-pointers. The fifth-seeded Dutch (14-11 overall, 8-8 conference) begin Iowa Conference tournament play 7 p.m. Tuesday at Simpson College in Indianola.