January 29, 2022 | by Nate Croswell

LEAD

WATERTOWN, Wis. -- The Sabercats were outplayed in a tough matchup against Martin Luther, falling by a score of 96-63.

Caleb Moultrie dropped a career-high 30 points in the loss.

OVERVIEW

• Result: Maranatha 63-96 Martin Luther
• Venue: Main Gymnasium, Maranatha Baptist University
• Location: Watertown, Wis.
• Attendance: -
• Records: MBU (3-15), MLC (3-16)

STORY

Martin Luther showed their cohesion early (8 players went to Luther Prep in Watertown), moving the ball with quick passes to create wide-open threes and clear drives to the basket. Their defense also held strong, limiting the number of uncontested shots the Sabercats took. Maranatha tried to keep the pressure on, but the speed and teamwork of the Knights drove the Sabercats into a 48-23 hole at the break.

The second half remained much of the same, with Martin Luther moving the ball well and hitting their shots. Maranatha made it tough on themselves by getting into foul trouble, but they battled until the final buzzer. Caleb Moultrie finished with a career-high 30 points in the effort, but the unstoppable offensive approach of the Knights led them to a 96-63 victory on the road.

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Maranatha Starters: 3- Mayhak, 5- Sanders, 15- Davis, 21- Moultrie, 24- Herbster // Martin Luther starters: 1- Blumer, 14- Veers, 15- Hirsch, 22- Heichelbech, 31- Kieselhorst

STATS

• Caleb Moultrie: 30 PTS, 4 REB, 2 STL
• Josh Davis: 12 PTS< 4 REB, 4 STL
• Last time: Martin Luther defeated Maranatha 79-59 on January 11
• Series: Martin Luther leads the all-time series 8-5

OPPONENTS

• Martin Luther competes in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (NCAA DIII)
• Martin Luther finished the shortened 2020-21 season with a 2-11 record and a first-round loss in the UMAC Tournament

NEXT

The Sabercats head on the road again to the Upper Peninsula for a 4:00 p.m. tipoff against Finlandia next Saturday. Follow at mbusabercats.com/schedule.