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Men's Basketball Have Record Setting Day on Senior Day

Men's Basketball Have Record Setting Day on Senior Day

LANSING, Mich - The Men's Basketball team celebrated their five seniors Saturday prior to the game versus Moody Bible. Each senior, Torien Moore, Elijah Kess, DonTre Garrett, Quincy Green, and JaQuin Jones were presented their framed jersey. The Crusaders started slow against the Archers before they found their groove. GLCC pressure defense would give Moody trouble all day. The Crusaders would go into the half with a 52-28 lead.

The second half the Crusaders exploded for a program record 72 points. Elijah Kess hit five threes to start the second half which jump started the Crusader attack. JaQuin Jones played a complete game scoring 18 points on 7/9 from the floor with 8 steals 6 assists and 3 rebounds. Jalen Huff was on a quadruple double alert with 16 points 9 rebounds 8 assists and 8 steals. Every Crusader played and scored in the game. GLCC would go onto win 124-66 to improve to 14-11 overall and 9-1 in NCCAA play.

 

Inside the Box Score:

  • Crusaders tied a program record with 20 made threes on 38 attempts
  • GLCC shared the rock with a program record 40 assists
  • Crusaders forced 34 turnovers on 26 steals
  • GLCC had 6 players in double figures including 9 players who scored 8 or more points.
  • 124 points is the most GLCC has ever scored in the game.

 

What Coach Says:

"I thought we played very well in the second half. I thought in the first half we were a little sloppy, but we came out much more focused in the second half. It was great to have every guy score and play good minutes. Obviously I am very happy to see our guys set records and give our home crowd a fun show in one of our final home games of the year." On the seniors, "This group of seniors is very special to me. They are a group of culture changers. They have impacted our program in such a big way. I am excited to see what these guys continue to achieve. I am excited to see them in their next stage of life and how they impact this world the same way they impacted our program and college."

 

What's Next:

The Crusaders will take on Finlandia University at home Tuesday February 18th at 5:00pm for the final home game at the Doty Center.