ELGIN, Ill- Great Lakes Christian College Men's Basketball team continued its road swing in Illinois today to take on Judson University. The Crusaders and Eagles were evenly matched the entire first half. The Eagles built their lead as much as 10 in the first half before the Crusaders cut it to seven at the half. Judson imposed their will on the glass in the first half snagging 15 offensive rebounds. GLCC struggled from the floor only hitting 30 percent of the shots they took in the first half. 

In the second half the Crusaders found success with their pressure defense and made the Eagles off balanced. Crusaders had the Eagles on the ropes multiple times in the second half but could never get over the hump. GLCC struggled to shoot today hitting just 33 percent of their field goals and 23 percent from three. The Crusaders would fall to 2-6 with the 83-72 result.

Inside the Box Score:

• Crusaders grabbed a season high 17 offensive rebounds, but also gave up 18 offensive rebounds
• GLCC shot a season low 7/30 from three on the game
• Crusaders won the free throw line battle attempting 21 free throws compared to just 17 for the Eagles
• Trent Temple led the Crusaders with 24 points 8 rebounds and 5 assists.

What Coach Says:

"There were a lot of positive things today, unfortunately we did not get the result we wanted. It is little things for us. We are struggling to get over the hump, but I really do believe in this group. We have to put it together for forty minutes. I thought today our pressure was some of the best we've seen from it this year and we did a really good job on the offensive glass." On the team, "We are working to get better. We know we have bigger goals, and a lot of those goals cannot be achieved in December. We are focused on changing our best and improving everyday, that is all it is about at this point."

Who's Next:

MBB will travel to Asbury to finish their first semester schedule Monday December 14th. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00p