KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Eric Franklin (19) and Evan Lavery (13) combined for 32 points, but it wasn't enough as Central Methodist fell on the road�at Avila, 83-67, on Saturday.

The Runnin' Eagles' (7-8, 1-4 Heart of America Athletic Conference) Melvin Tillman added nine points. Robert Mason came up with seven. Franklin, Tillman and Alex Barner each had three steals in the contest.

Avila's�Austin Stockard posted a game-high 23 points. Kevin Booker recorded a double-double (11 points and 10 rebounds).

Avila (10-6, 3-2 HAAC) shot 28-of-52 (53.8%) from the field. Central Methodist was 22-of-61 (36.1%) over the course of 40 minutes and hit nine three-pointers. The Runnin' Eagles committed only 13 turnovers compared to 25 by the home team.

Central Methodist will travel to Missouri Valley on Thursday, Jan. 12. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m.