DEFIANCE, Ohio- Great Lakes Christian College Men's Basketball team took on Olivet College all the way in Defiance, Ohio in the night cap game of the Purple and Gold Tournament. The Crusaders started fast and never looked back. GLCC pressure defense made Olivet Comets uncomfortable the entire first half. The Crusaders were on fire offensively in the first half shooting 50 percent from the floor including 7/12 from three. GLCC hot shooting and stilfling defense pushed the Crusader lead to 20 at the half. 

In the second half Olivet found some comfort and gaps in the Crusader pressure. The Comets slowly chipped away at the Crusader lead. The Comets were able to trim the lead as low as one point, but the Crusaders remained composed and had and aswer for whenever the Comets had a big basket. Trent Temple led the Crusaders with 25 points including 8/8 from the free throw line. The Crusaders would defeat Olivet 87-80.

Inside the Box Score:

• Crusaders forced 21 turnovers compared to only committing 14 turnovers
• GLCC shot 9/18 from three compared to Olivet's 6/22 from deep
• The Comets out rebounded the Crusaders 45-33
• Crusaders had 4 guys in double figures

What Coach Says:

"This was a big win for our program. We really started fast which allowed us to really get some comfort. We have to do a better job protecting our lead, but I thought we did a good job staying composed when they made their run. We have some things to clean up but we would much rather learn these lessons in wins rather than losses." On pressure defense, "We did a really good job in the first half defensively. We really got after it and did a tremendous job finishing possessions. Our pressure really made them uncomfortable." On playing in Purple and Gold Championship, "Obviously we are happy to be playing in the title game, this is good for our team to be able to play in game like this early in the year."

What's Next:

The Crusaders will take on Defiance College Saturday November 16th at 5:00pm for the Purple and Gold Championship.