WATERTOWN, Wis. -- The Sabercats pulled out a win over Moody on Thursday, taking a 98-70 win over the Archers to extend their win streak to two games.
It was a well-balanced win for Maranatha, which had six student-athletes in double figures on the night. Joe Shank (11P, 8R) and Brett Northern (10P) both posted career highs in the Sabercats' win.
OVERVIEW
- Result: Maranatha 98-70 Moody
- Venue: Solheim Gymnasium - Moody Bible Institute
- Location: Chicago, Ill.
- Event: NCCAA Midwest Region - Regular Season
- Attendance: -
- Records: MBU (4-13), MBI (2-10)
STORY
Hawley wasted no time in impacting the contest, putting up the first points of the game before scoring 9 of the Sabercats' first 11 points. The Sabercats fought to gain a double-digit lead, but wouldn't do so until the seven-minute mark of the first half, thanks to a pair of free throws from Northern. With good ball distribution and contribution from the bench, the Sabercats gained a 17-point lead going into halftime.
The Sabercats refused to let off the gas, as they led by as many as 41 points in the second half. Mass substitutions throughout the half kept fresh legs on the court, and the Sabercats made full use of their advantage. In the end, the Sabercats came tantalizingly close to breaking 100 points for the first time in three seasons, as they took the win from the Archers, 98-70.
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Maranatha Starters: 4- Price (C), 10- Shank, 13- Hawley (C), 21- Brock, 30- Schultz
STATS
- Box Score
- Last time: Maranatha defeated Moody 82-71 in Watertown last season.
- Series: Maranatha now leads the all-time series against Moody 32-7
- This game marks the 15th straight win for Maranatha over Moody.
OPPONENTS
- Moody competes alongside Maranatha in the Midwest Region (NCCAA Dll)
NEXT
The Sabercats stay in Watertown for Alumni Weekend on Saturday, with a tip time of 4:00 p.m. Follow them at mbusabercats.com/schedule.
