Men's Basketball Bounces Back Against CU Harrodsburg

LANSING, Mich- Great Lakes Christian College Men's Basketball team was back in action against Campbellsville Harrodsburg in the Doty and came out with a much better focus on Tuesday evening rather than the previous night. CU Harrodsburg Pioneers are in the NCCAA Mideast Region and was a pivotal game for the Crusaders. GLCC made shake up in the line up and the Crusaders jumped out to a 12-4 lead and never looked back. GLCC controlled the game start to finish. The Crusaders stifled the Pioneers attack in the half court with a strong zone defense. GLCC also came out with a focus to share the basketball which led to open shots for the entire team. 

In the second half the Crusaders continued to control the tempo as GLCC would build their lead as large as 18 in the second half but the Pioneers would not go away as they would chip away at the Crusader lead. Isiah Reed 19 points 9 rebounds and 8 assists and JaQuin Jones 19 points 3 rebounds and 3 assists led the Crusaders. Jalen Huff posted a double double in his first start with 10 points 13 rebounds and 7 assists. Crusaders would move to 7-7 overall and 3-0 in NCCAA play with a 95-85 win.

Inside the Box Score:

• GLCC held the Pioneers to just 4/24 from three
• Crusaders won the rebounding battle 46-42
• Elijah Kess surpassed 1000 career points in the win with 16 points
• Crusaders had 5 in double figures, including Trent Temple's 14 points 7 rebounds and 5 assists.
• Crusaders had a season high 29 assists on just 13 turnovers.

What Coach Says:

"This was a great response. I don't think any of us were really happy with how we played on Monday night, and the guys came out much more focused today. I love the way we shared the ball today. Everyone got involved and we are a much better team when that happens. I thought Trent Temple did a good job making the reads and we found Isiah Reed early which established our offense. We are a very dangerous team with all our weapons, today we showcased some of that." On Elijah Kess 1000 points, "Elijah is a kid who works so hard. I am really proud of him. He deserved this. I am excited to see how he continues to change his best." On Crusader rebounding, "Really been strong the last two games. I think Jalen Huff and Evan Anderson have been real difference makers there. I am hoping we can continue on with this."

What's Next:

The Crusaders will travel to DC to take part in the AII NAIA Classic at Washington Adventist January 11th and 12th.