Box Score GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — The Sabercats fought tooth and nail, but couldn't seem to crack the code that was Grace's defense. The Tigers took a solid 2nd half lead, giving them an 81-62 win on their home court.
Grant Brock led the Sabercats with 18 points and 8 rebounds, while James Hawley contributed a double-double with 16 points and 12 rebounds.
OVERVIEW
- Result: Maranatha 62-81 Grace Christian
- Venue: Aldrich Athletic Center, Grace Christian University
- Location: Grand Rapids, Mich.
- Attendance: -
- Records: MBU (3-13), GCU (10-10)
STORY
The Sabercats took on their first NCCAA Midwest Region opponents of the season as they faced the Grace Christian University Tigers, who received votes in the latest NCCAA coaches' poll.
The Sabercats struggled to get on the board in the opening minutes of the game, but found their spark three minutes into the game. As they took an 8-6 lead, the Sabercats would fight to hang on to their lead by a thin margin, never taking more than a 6-point lead. With 6:30 on the clock in the first half, the Tigers struck with a vengeance, racking up a 12-point lead going into halftime.
Coming into the second half, the Tigers rode their momentum through the rest of the game, never allowing the Sabercats to come within real striking distance. They aptly utilized their bench, scoring 41 points to the Sabercats' 8.
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Maranatha Starters: 4- Price (C), 10- Shank, 13- Hawley, 21- Brock, 30- Schultz
STATS
- Box Score
- Last time: Grace won 72-57 last year.
- Series: Grace now has a 10-1 series lead against Maranatha.
OPPONENTS
- Grace competes with the Sabercats in the NCCAA Midwest Region
NEXT
The Sabercats will travel to Lansing, Mich to play Great Lakes tomorrow at 7:00 pm EST. Follow at mbusabercats.com/schedule.
