Bench Play Key in Big Road Win for MBB

CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio- The Great Lakes Christian College Men's Basketball team hit the road for a long trip to Ohio Christian University Tuesday evening. The Crusaders came into the game 1-5 with three one possession losses. The Crusaders came in focused against the much improved Ohio Christian team. GLCC jumped out early and took control of the game. Ohio Christian struggled to get much going offensively but pounded the Crusaders on the glass in the first half. Whitney Harris and Kylan Shipp paced the Crusaders offense in the first half as the Crusaders took a 36-34 lead into the break.

In the second half the Crusaders and Trailblazers traded baskets early before GLCC would go on a quick 6-0 run to take control. The Trailblazers refused to go away though with a and one three cut the Crusader lead from 8 to four. GLCC remained unfazed as over the next five minutes they would go on 21-3 run fueled much by the bench. The Crusader bench of Whitney Harris, Jaivon Felton, TQ Belcher, Dominic Williams, Myles Broadie, Rondell Clark, and Titus Lawrence combined for 62 points in the win. GLCC offense exploded in the second half with 64 points as GLCC would cruise to a 100-77 point win over the Trailblazers.

Inside the Box Score:

• This was first road win for the Crusaders this season
• Whitney Harris scored a season high 25 points and grabbed seven rebounds in the win
• GLCC went 10/16 from three in the second half and 14/29 from three
• The Crusaders won the rebounding battle 41-33

What Coach Says:

"I am really proud of our guys, our emphasis this year is no excuses and embrace the process. I am thrilled that these guys were rewarded with the result. They have been putting the work in, and focusing on getting better everyday. I was really pleased with our defensive effort. Ohio Christian shoots 44 percent from three this year and we held them to 21 percent, that was a huge difference in the game. I credit our bench play as well, our bench tonight was incredible. They came out with energy and elevated the game every time they got in. This was the most complete game we have played this season and shows how good we can be. My hope is we can build off of this and build consistency."

What's Next:

GLCC will be at home one last time before the semester break Saturday vs Appalachian Bible at 1p