Men's Basketball Falls on Last Second Tip in

LANSING, Mich- The Great Lakes Christian College Crusaders came into the game versus Andrews University winning five in a row including the last four by at least 20 points or more. The Crusaders started the game slow as the Cardinals imposed their pace and style on GLCC. Both teams had no issues scoring on each other as both teams would trade baskets for the majority of the first half no lead was ever too large for either team. The Cardinals would take a 42-40 lead into the half.

In the second half the Crusaders would take control and build a lead as large a 6 points on the Cardinals but this game would continue to be close as the game feature 27 ties or lead changes. Isiah Reed had the hot hand for the Crusaders hitting 7/12 shots including 6/9 from three. His 22 points 7 rebounds and 5 assists led the Crusaders. Jalen Huff, Trent Temple and Elijah Kess combined for 44 points for the Crusaders as well. GLCC would hit a shot late with 18 seconds to go to take a one point lead. The Cardinals ensuing possession took the last shot and missed, but Crusaders failed to get the rebound and Andrews Josh Fitzpatrick crashed the glass hard to tip the ball in as the time expired to win the game 89-88.

Inside the Box Score:

• Crusaders shot 52 percent from the floor including 56 percent from three
• The Cardinals shot a blistering 57 percent from the floor and 40 percent from three.
• GLCC hit 14 threes to Andrews 8 threes.
• Crusaders had 23 assists to just 6 turnovers.

What Coach Says:

"Credit to Andrews they made big play when they needed to. They are playing really well lately, having won 10 in a row I knew they would be a tough game. We unfortunately did not defend at a high level tonight. We did not string the stops together and that has been our identity in the second semester. I am disappointed with our effort and commitment on that side of the floor. We allowed Andrews to play their pace and tempo and we never really executed what we wanted to do against them defensively." Offensively, "Obviously offensively we played well and shared the ball well. I thought we did a good job making the reads and good decisions with the basketball."

What's Next:

The Crusaders will travel to Maranatha Baptist Friday February 7th. Tip off is scheduled 9p est.