Box Score GRINNELL, Iowa – Grinnell College men's basketball player Jack Taylor '15 put together yet another historical game Sunday afternoon.

Taylor, who last year shattered the NCAA record with a 138-point game, erupted for 109 in a 173-123 victory over Crossroads College at Darby Gymnasium.

That total is the third-highest in NCAA history, trailing only his effort last year and a 113-point game by Rio Grande's Clarence "Bevo" Francis in 1954.

Taylor was 35-of-70 from the field, including a 24-of-48 performance from 3-point land. He also hit 15-of-17 free throws as the Pioneers improved to 2-0.

His biggest stretch came in the early part of the second half, scoring 53 points in the first nine minutes.

"Just like last year (the 138-point game), I couldn't have done this without my teammates," said Taylor. "I give so much credit to them – this truly was a team effort. I'm thankful for the program the people I have playing around me."

Grinnell got big games from others, as well, as Kyle Parker '17 (15 points), Luke Yeager '16 (11 points) and Patrick Maher '14 (10 points) all scored in double digits.

Aaron Levin '14 had seven rebounds, while Yeager had seven assists and Maher and Julian Marx '17 five apiece. Yeager also had three of the team's 21 steals.

Taylor hit a 3-pointer to open the game and the Pioneers never trailed. After Crossroads made it 3-2, Yeager hit a 3-pointer, Stuart Hoegh '17 made a layup and Taylor drained a 3-pointer for an 11-2 lead.

Grinnell continued to roll and led 84-46 at the break. The Pioneers scored the first six points of the second half and cruised from there.

Grinnell is now 2-0, while Crossroads fell to 0-9. The Pioneers are back in action Wednesday when Wartburg College visits Darby Gymnasium. Game time is 5:30 p.m.