MBB Advances to Third Straight Region Championship Game

LOUISVILLE, Kent- Men's Basketball took on Campbellsville Harrodsburg for the third time this season, just 13 days ago Harrodsburg defeated the Crusaders 67-58 in Harrodsburg. This time however, GLCC came out focused and energized, the Crusaders jumped on the Pioneers early causing CUH to burn a couple early timeouts. Trent Temple and Isiah Reed dominated the first half combining for 35 of the Crusaders 48 points missing just five shots between the two. GLCC saw their lead grow to as large as 20 in the first half before settling into the first half up 48-32. The Crusaders held the Pioneers to just 31 percent shooting in the first half.

In the second half the Crusaders started fast again with a quick 6-0 run. Harrodsburg would not challenge GLCC the rest of the game. Jahmal Eggleston and TQ Belcher both came alive in the second half for GLCC as they finished the game with 17 and 16 points respectively. GLCC would go onto win 100-73 over #7 CUH. Trent Temple finished the game with 24 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Isiah Reed was also impressive in the victory scoring 23 points with 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals.

Inside the Box Score:

• GLCC shot 53 percent from the floor on the game compared to CUH 41 percent.
• Crusaders connected on 14/32 threes
• Crusaders outrebounded the Pioneers 39-37
• GLCC committed just 9 turnovers while forcing 18.

What Coach Says:

"Really proud of my guys. We were focused and locked in for this one, and I think that showed. I believe our group is really special when we are focused. Trent and Isiah were phenomenal today. They showed they're two of the best in the country, when they are in the zone like that together, we are really hard to guard. I thought though everyone contributed today. Titus Lawrence played really well, TQ, Mal, Whit, Kev, and Ev also did their jobs today. We know we have some things to clean up, but were thankful to continue our season. We know it is a one game season." On reaching third straight Region Championship, "Obviously we love having opportunity to compete for a championship. Our guys have worked hard this year. We have overcome so much this year. I am proud of our program's consistency."

What's Next:

Men's Basketball will take on the winner of Grace/Johnson tomorrow at 3:00p