THE BASICS

Score: Madonna University 80, Great Lakes Christian College 72
Records: Madonna (7-2, 5-1 WHAC), GLCC (14-14, 11-4)
Location: Alliance Catholic Credit Union Arena, Livonia, Mich.

LIVONIA, Mich. -  The Madonna University Men's Basketball team defeated Great Lakes Christian College (Mich.) 80-72 inside the Alliance Catholic Credit Union Arena on Monday and Senior Night. 

"Our senior class has put us in a position where we hope to compete in the conference tournament this week. They've meant a lot to the program in their time here. They've been a part of a sub .500 group three years ago to where we are now," said Head Coach Noel Emenhiser, "Great to see Arius (Richmond) play the minutes he got to play tonight, he's shown to be a resilient player into a position of respect. We're excited to see what Noah and Henry do to complete this season. We're thankful for Tim Forkin for his efforts behind the scene from laundry and video creation. All our senior class has meant the world to this team, this program, and the coaching staff individually and the relationships that we've forged. We look forward to seeing the next chapter of their lives."

HOW IT HAPPENED:

• After exchanging blows for much of the first half, Madonna took a ten-point advantage heading into halftime 38-28 behind the efforts of junior Eian Barker and junior Matthew MacLellan. 
• In the second half, Madonna inflated its lead to as many as nine points before GLCC stormed back to take the advantage by as many as three. Both Crusaders battle and exchanged leads six times over the course of five minutes before Madonna held a streak in the closing moments behind senior Arius Richmond and sophomore Logan LePage.

TURNING POINT

• Clutch free throws by Richmond and Barker stave off the visiting Crusaders' comeback in the final 40 seconds

INDIVIDUAL LEADERS

• Barker leads Madonna with 29 points, LePage just behind with 20
• MacLellan staked his claim on the boards with a whopping 14 rebounds, three on the offensive and 11 on the defensive end

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• 76.9%: The Crusaders shot 76.9% from the free throw line going 30-39 including a 94.12% (16-17) during the second half
• 44.4%: An interesting stat comes from the field where Madonna shot the exact same ratio and percent both the first and second halves with 44.4% (12-27)

UP NEXT

• Madonna will travel to Aquinas College (Mich.) in Grand Rapids on Tuesday to round out the regular season with a 7:00 p.m. tipoff. 

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