Mark Mettie vs ITU
Nadia Toroiani - NBT Photography
82
Winner Madonna MU 7-3, 4-2
65
Siena Heights SHU 2-6, 1-4
Winner
Madonna MU
7-3, 4-2
82
Final
65
Siena Heights SHU
2-6, 1-4
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Madonna MU 42 40 82
Siena Heights SHU 33 32 65

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Samantha Freese

Crusaders Cruise Past Saints on the Road

SIENA HEIGHTS, Mich. -- On November 30th the men's Madonna Crusaders traveled to Siena Heights and capitalized with an 82-65 win against the Saints. 

HOW IT HAPPENED: 

With a slow start in the first couple of minutes, Madonna trailed behind by a few points. Until the seven-minute mark, Henry Speight closed the gap with a layup, progressing into a battle on the court for the lead. As the half went on, Madonna capitalized and started to play lively, Brendan Young carried the Crusaders by scoring 13 points and grabbing 7 rebounds, concluding the first half with a nine-point lead, holding 42-33 over the Saints. 

Entering the second half with a nine-point advantage, Madonna came out and dominated the court. Not falling behind the Saints as the baskets went flying. Mark Mettie led the Crusaders this half by securing 17 points on the court and 5 rebounds. As the game progressed, Madonna continued to sink baskets and secure rebounds leading to their win over the Saints concluding with the score 82-65 at the buzzer. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:
  • Mettie led the Crusaders with 25 points and six rebounds 
  • Young continued his hot streak with 22 points scored and 12 rebounds
  • Speight capitalized with 15 points. 

UP NEXT:

The Crusaders will be back in action Saturday, December 3 as they travel to Ann Arbor, Mich. to take on the Cardinals of Concordia University at 3:00 PM at Cardinal Fieldhouse. 

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