Crusader Fall Just Short versus SMWC

LIVONIA, Mich. - The Great Lakes Christian College Men's Basketball team took on Saint Mary's of the Woods College Saturday in Livonia, Michigan at Schoolcraft College. The Crusaders started fast behind a hot start from Whitney Harris as he went a blistering 5/5 from three in the first half. The Crusaders would build their first half lead to as much as 8, as their pressure and pace sped the Pomeroys up, but the Pomeroys would weather the storm and went on quick run at the end of the half so the Crusaders would have a narrow 49-44 lead. 

In the second half it would be a game of runs as neither team could gain control of the game as it would be back and forth all second half. The big difference in the game was free throw shooting as the Pomeroys went 22/25 from the free throw line compared to 17/27 from the Crusaders. The Crusaders would be down two with 10 seconds to go, as Kylan Shipp drove he found a wide open Whitney Harris for three, but the final look did not go, the Crusaders would foul to extend the game and SMWC hit free throws to seal the win 97-93.

Inside the Box Score

• The Crusaders forced 23 turnovers on 13 steals while only turning the ball over 13 times
• The Crusaders went 2/12 from three in the second half compared to 6/11 in the first half
• Whitney Harris had 21 points and 6 rebounds and Kylan Shipp led Crusaders with 22 points 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
• Crusaders placed five guys in double figures
• Crusaders had 21 assists on 34 FGM

What Coach Says

"Proud of our guys response after our opening weekend, we are getting better but we still have more work to do. Reality is we had a chance to win the game and we had a great look at it. We need to hit free throws. We hit our free throws we win the game. We will sharpen things up defensively I thought we did a good job in our pressure speeding SMWC up. We took a step today, now it is about us continuing to change our best. Our schedule doesn't get any easier but I believe this group will grow with this schedule."

What's Next

Crusaders will travel to Spring Arbor Wednesday November 9th to take on Spring Arbor at 11a