FOND DU LAC, Wis. — The Sabercats continued their early season trend of improvement in a loss tonight, as they won the second half but fell 56-78 to the undefeated Marian University Sabres.
Will Schultz led the efforts for Maranatha with a double-double of 18 points and 10 boards. Grant Brock bounced off the bench to score 9 points and grab 5 rebounds in his collegiate debut. With the loss, the Sabercats fall to 0-3 for the season while the Sabres mirror that record prior to conference play.
OVERVIEW
- Result: Maranatha 56-78 Marian
- Venue: Sadoff Gymnasium - Marian University
- Location: Fond du Lac, Wis.
- Attendance: 399
- Records: MBU (0-3), MU (3-0)
STORY
All told, the Sabercats were the sharper shooters on the night but the big difference in this one came from turnovers. Maranatha lost possession 25 times compared to twice from the hosts who converted 31 points off turnovers in their 22-point win.
Going into halftime, the Sabres were stifling any attempt at momentum from the Sabercats, who scored just 16 points in the opening 20 minutes.
The Sabercats were sharpest in the second half, taking a 40-38 advantage in the second act thanks to a dying-seconds layup from James Hawley, but the terminal damage had been done already as the Sabres defended their home floor. Alex Vassilakis led a balanced attack for Marian with 15 points on the night.
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Maranatha Starters: 2- Cox (C), 4- Price (C), 12- Gingery, 24- Orsello, 30- Schultz
STATS
- Last time: Marian defeated the Sabercats 100-60 on January 19, 2021
- Series: Marian leads the series 25-3
OPPONENTS
- Marian competes in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NCAA Dlll)
- Marian finished the 23'-24' season with a record of 5-20
NEXT
The Sabercats travel to New Ulm, Minnesota to take on Martin Luther Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Central. Follow at mbusabercats.com/schedule.
