MidAmerica Nazarene Routs Kansas Wesleyan 80-50

The Pioneers opened with a 16-0 run and never looked back, winning by as many as 27 points in Olathe.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Basketball

MidAmerica Nazarene Routs Kansas Wesleyan 80-50

MidAmerica Nazarene defeated Kansas Wesleyan 80-50 in Olathe, Kansas, on November 3. Kansas Wesleyan fell to 0-3 after trailing 44-17 at halftime.

Why it matters

The loss leaves Kansas Wesleyan winless through three games, while the margin of victory highlights a significant early-season gap in offensive execution. Kansas Wesleyan's shooting struggles, particularly in the first half, were a central factor in the result.

Kansas Wesleyan shot 25.9 percent (7 of 27) in the first half and finished 18 of 52 from the field, or 34.6 percent, while outrebounding MidAmerica Nazarene 38-36. The source does not detail the individual defensive matchups behind those numbers.

The players

MidAmerica Nazarene University

MidAmerica Nazarene University is a private Christian university in Olathe, Kansas, that competes in NAIA athletics.

Kansas Wesleyan University

Kansas Wesleyan University is a private university in Salina, Kansas, whose athletic teams compete in the NAIA.

The details

Kansas Wesleyan fell behind 16-2 to start the game before MidAmerica Nazarene went on a 16-0 run, eventually stretching the margin to as many as 27 points. Brandon Redic led Kansas Wesleyan with 11 points and Kavon Phillips added 10 while also grabbing seven rebounds.

November 3, 2026: MidAmerica Nazarene defeats Kansas Wesleyan 80-50 in Olathe.

Kansas Wesleyan drops to 0-3 on the season, and the 27-point margin shows how quickly early deficits can compound for a team struggling to score. Fans tracking the Pioneers should watch whether the shooting numbers from this game carry into the next matchup.

The takeaway

Early-season margins can mask how a single cold half changes a game, as Kansas Wesleyan's 7-of-27 first half proved decisive. Tracking shooting efficiency alongside the scoreboard offers a clearer read on a team's trajectory.