Men's Basketball Lose Back And Forth Battle With Champion Christian
Men's Basketball battled throughout but fell 86–79 to Champion Christian on January 3, 2026, at the Doty Center. The Crusaders trailed 35–31 at halftime before both teams erupted offensively in the second half, with Champion Christian edging GLCC 51–48 after the break. Savonn Campbell led Great Lakes Christian with 22 points, while Teon Armstrong added 17 points and a team-high seven assists. Ty’emier Moore provided a spark off the bench with 11 points and six rebounds as the Crusaders stayed within striking distance late. Champion Christian was powered by a balanced attack, including 24 points from Cam Parker and 22 off the bench from Adrian Brown. Despite strong effort and rebounding, GLCC struggled from three-point range, which proved to be the difference on the night. While the result was not what the Crusader's had hoped for, a special moment came for the home team by way of senior guard Devin Watts reaching a major milestone of scoring his 1000th career point. His achievement reflects his consistency and dedication throughout his Crusader career.
