LANSING, Mich- Men's Basketball won a hard fought NCCAA win over Boyce College at home in the Doty Center. The Crusaders battled through injuries with JaQuin Jones and Evan Anderson out with injuries it was next men up for the Crusaders. GLCC pressure gave the Bulldogs fits all night. The Crusaders forced 29 turnovers including 23 first half turnovers. GLCC would build the lead as big as 20 but Boyce refused to go away and battled back to make it close with the Crusaders. GLCC lost Isiah Reed early in the second half to a sprained ankle. Elijah Kess led the Crusaders with 33 points including 8 three point field goals.
Inside the Box Score:
- Crusaders forced 29 turnovers compared to committing only 12 turnovers
- GLCC shared the ball well having a season high 21 assists
- Boyce bench outscored the GLCC bench 22-17
- Jahmal Eggleston added 18 points and 5 rebounds in the win
What Coach Says:
"Anytime we can get a win we are happy. It wasn't pretty but we will take the win. I am proud of our guys and the way we responded to some difficult situations. Losing three starters is never easy but we had some freshmen really step up and play well off the bench. Our guys really bought into next man up." On Elijah Kess, "Kess is a special player. I have been really pushing him to shoot the ball I was really happy with the way he played. We are a better team when he is aggressive." On pressure system, "We did a good job turning Boyce over today, but we must do a better job at converting opportunities once we turn people over."
What's Next:
Crusaders will travel to Northwood University for an exhbition Wednesday November 13th. Tip off scheduled for 7:00pm.