KIRKSVILLE, Mo. - The Truman State Bulldogs opened up conference play with a much needed 97-85 win over Upper Iowa on Saturday.

The Bulldogs jumped out to a 10-0 lead after 3-pointers from Xavier Hall and Kobi Williams, then a layup from Brennan Lovette and a jumper scored by Landon Eiland.

The Peacocks cut the lead to six with 12:26 left in the half, but Truman was able to maintain distance and went into the break up 45-30.

The Bulldogs kept a double-digit lead for the rest of the second-half, with both teams trading buckets throughout. Truman made their late-game free throws, and won 97-85 in an offensive showcase.

Trey Shearer had a career and game-high 28 points on 9-13 shooting, which included going 4-6 from three and 6-6 on free throws. Shearer also had six rebounds, three assists, and a steal with no turnovers.

Kobi Williams had another impressive performance, dropping 19 on 7-11 shooting. He also went 4-6 from behind the arc and had three rebounds, two blocks, and two steals.

Xavier Hall was third in scoring with 14 along with five rebounds, and a game-high eight assists.

Landon Eiland was the final Bulldog with double-digit points, scoring 11 on 4-7 shooting and an efficient 3-4 from three.

Truman shot 34-63 (54.0%) from the field and 14-23 (60.9%) on 3-pointers. They went 15-19 (78.9%) on free throws.

Truman State now sits at 3-4 overall and are 1-0 in GLVC play.

The Bulldogs have a rematch with the Peacocks next on Saturday, December 9th, at 3 p.m. in Fayette, Iowa.