Men's Basketball Cruise to Victory Against Maranatha Baptist

Men's Basketball delivered a dominant performance at the Doty Center, rolling past conference opponents Maranatha Baptist 104–70 on January 16, 2026. The Crusaders set the tone early with a 47-point first half and turned up the pressure after halftime, outscoring Maranatha 57–39 in the second half. Balanced scoring fueled the win, led by LaTa’Vius Vaughter’s efficient 16 points and Devin Watts’ 15 points. On the night, the Crusaders shot over 50 percent from the field as a team. The Crusaders also controlled the game with active defense and ball movement, forcing 25 turnovers and recording 25 assists. Trae Ruggles and Dame Cochran provided a strong spark off the bench, combining for 22 points and keeping the tempo high. With the convincing victory, Great Lakes Christian improved to 11–8 overall as the seek to continue building momentum moving deeper into the season.