Anderson Cheer vs. CU
Zoe Zdunczyk - MU Sports Media
79
Indiana Tech INDIANA 11-7, 9-3
83
Winner Madonna MADONNA 15-3, 11-1
Indiana Tech INDIANA
11-7, 9-3
79
Final
83
Madonna MADONNA
15-3, 11-1
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Indiana Tech INDIANA 44 35 79
Madonna MADONNA 40 43 83

Game Recap: Men's Basketball |

Crusaders Sweep Regular Season Series Against Warriors

LIVONIA, Mich. – The Madonna University men's basketball program was back in action on Saturday afternoon in a clash between two of the top three teams in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC). The Crusaders were able to secure the 83-79 victory, winning twelve of their last thirteen games. 

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Both teams came out scorching hot to start this match up, with the Crusaders leading 15-12 at the first media timeout. Coming out of that timeout, Madonna would increase their lead by going on an 8-0 to go up 23-12. After trading a couple of baskets, the Warriors showed why they are the hottest team in the WHAC right now as they finished the half 15-3 run and Madonna was trailing 44-40 at the break. 

Coming out of the half, it was more of the same, trading baskets back and forth. Crusader's leading scorer Brendan Young was able to get a floater in the lane to go with 14:22 left to tie the game up. The ensuing possession Devin Dunn found Sho-Ron Graham for a three in the right corner and the Crusaders had the 54-51, it was Madonna's first lead since 37-36 with 3:35 to go in the first half. The Warriors would claim the lead right back and Madonna was down four with 6:49 left. The Crusaders once again, continued to mount a comeback and would come away with a thrilling 83-79 victory.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS
 
  • Anderson led Madonna with 23 points, five assists, and four rebounds
  • Matthew MacLellan would knock down a career-high four three's as he finished with 18 points
  • Dunn finished in double-figures with 11 points and six assists
  • Young finished with another double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds

UP NEXT:

The Crusaders are back in action on Wednesday when they travel to Grand Rapids to take on the Golden Eagles of Cornerstone University (Mich.). Tip-off is set for 7:30 p.m.


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