SYLVANIA, Ohio  -- The Madonna University's Men's Basketball team traveled to Ohio to take on the Gray Wolves of Lourdes University who came into today winning 13 of their last 14 games and Madonna came away with a 79-69 victory. 

HOW IT HAPPENED

The entire first half it seemed as if the Crusaders couldn't miss yet again. Madonna would shoot nearly 60% from the field and 61.5% from three. The first ten minutes both teams were off to a slower start as Madonna found themselves up 16-13. Then out of nowhere, the Crusaders would go on a 17-3 run thanks to draining four threes in less than three minutes to take a 33-16 lead. Lourdes would be able to close the gap down to 13, however Madonna would score the final seven points to take a 45-25 lead at the break. 

In the second half, the Crusaders would extend their biggest lead to 53-32 with 16:38 left. However, Lourdes would start to chip away at the Madonna lead, as they would go on an 11-0 run in just under two minutes to cut it to 53-43. The closest the Gray Wolves were able to get was 67-62, but down the stretch Madonna would make the winning plays necessary to secure the big road win and their fifth straight victory.  
      
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
 

• Mark Mettie would lead the Crusaders with 22 points, six rebounds, and three blocks
• Noah Campbell had another nice game with 15 points, six rebounds, six assists, and three steals
• Brendan Young has now scored in double figures for the seventh straight game finishing with 14 points and seven rebounds
• Jordan Graham finished with 10 points, four rebounds, and three steals

UP NEXT

The Crusaders will travel to Grand Rapids on Wednesday, February 2 to take on Aquinas College (Mich.) at the Sturruss Sports & Fitness Center. Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.

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