MBB Makes it 4 in a Row

GREENVILLE, SC- The Great Lakes Christian College Men's Basketball team was hopeful to continue their hot play as of late against Bob Jones University. BJU the host of the Bruins Classic came out the gate with a lot of energy taking a 14-10 lead through the first nine minutes of the game. The Crusaders responded with a 12-3 run to take control of the game. The Bruins though push to make as run of their own taking a 27-26 lead with three minutes to go. The Crusaders would respond with a 9-4 run to close the half to take a 35-31 lead into the half despite a low shooting percentage.

In the second half the Crusaders knew they would be in a battle with the scrappy Bruins team. The Crusaders would use their pressure to turn the Bruins over which would be a story in the game. GLCC would build their lead to 12 with 7 minutes remaining in the game, but the Bruins would not go away, as the they would take the lead with 77-75 with fifty second left. After a turnover by the Crusaders the Bruins were in complete control, Isiah Reed had different ideas as he forced a huge turnovers on the Bruins with 42 seconds to go. The ensuing offensive possession TQ Belcher hit a big corner three to take 78-77 lead. BJU would make it interesting the Crusaders were able to ice the game at the free throw line to win 80-77. The win pushes the Crusaders to 6-11 overall on the year and winners of four straight.

Inside the Box Score:

• Crusaders had six guys with at least nine points.
• GLCC would win the rebounding battle 35-29
• Crusaders would get 28 points off the Bruins 20 turnovers
• Crusaders would get 11 more shots than the Bruins in the game.

What Coach Says:

"I am really proud of my guys. Bob Jones is a quality opponent they are one of the best teams in the South region, and they gave us all we could handle. I thought our guys did a good job staying composed as BJU made their run late. We 100 percent have to clean some things up but we are happy to leaving South Carolina with two wins." On Whitney Harris, "I thought Whitney was really good today, especially on the defensive side of the ball. This was his most complete game to date for us. I thought a lot of guys played well tonight. Evan Anderson and Kevin Wright also were really good. Isiah Reed made huge defensive play to get us the ball back and TQ stepped up and hit a big shot even thought tonight wasn't his night. Trent Temple was consistent as always. This group is really competing well together and playing for each other."

What's Next:

Men's Basketball will head to Lincoln Christian to take on the Red Lions Wednesday 1/27 tip off is scheduled for 8p EST