Men's Basketball Bests Andrews In Overtime

Men's Basketball battled through a gritty road test to outlast Andrews Cardinals 86–84 in an overtime thriller. After taking a 37–28 lead into halftime, the Crusaders weathered a 49-point second half surge by Andrews to force the extra period. LaTa'Vius Vaughter delivered a dominant performance with 27 points and 10 rebounds, repeatedly attacking the rim and converting 14-of-17 free throws. Teon Armstrong added 16 points, six steals, and steady ball control, helping Great Lakes Christian capitalize on key defensive stops late in the game. Despite being outshot from the field, the Crusaders controlled the glass with a 45–36 rebounding edge and generated 15 steals that shifted momentum. In the end, composure at the free-throw line and timely defense sealed a statement overtime victory for Great Lakes Christian.