By: @jonnystrube0
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Men's Basketball is back in action with a two-game conference week. The Golden Eagles open on the road against Lawrence Tech on Wednesday, January 8 before finishing the week on the road against Siena Heights on Saturday, January 11. Men's Basketball will look to right the ship as they have lost their last two games on the road, falling to 3-4 on the season in road matchups.
Opponent: Lawrence Tech
Location: Southfield, Mich. (Don Ridler Field House)
Date: Wednesday, January 8
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Live Video
Live Stats
Opponent: Siena Heights
Location: Adrian, Mich. (Shu Field House)
Date: Saturday, January 11
Time: 1 p.m. EST
Live Video
Last Week Recap
Men's Basketball has lost their last two games, with a tough loss coming against Lourdes this past Saturday 79-69. The offense struggled to click on Saturday, scoring just their third fewest points on the season, but shooting 51.6% from the field in the loss. The Gray Wolves had them play their game, out hustling them on the boards 34-25. The loss moves Cornerstone to 9-6 (5-2) on the year.
Scouting Lawrence Tech
Lawrence Tech comes into the matchup against the Golden Eagles with an overall record of 8-6 (6-1) on the year, sitting in second in the WHAC standings. The Blue Devils have gotten off to a great start in conference play, seeing victories over Madonna, Rochester Christian, and Lourdes on their way to a current second place standing. Lawrence Tech is coming off a tough 20-point loss to Ohio Christian as the Blue Devils lost starter, Andrew Rinn to injury before the Holiday break. The offense of Lawrence Tech revolves around the three-point line as they shoot 33 per-game, making around 12 for 36.4%. Jimmy Salamone leads the way for the Blue Devils with 16.1 points per-game, shooting 46.3% from behind the arc.
Scouting Siena Heights
Siena Heights comes into the matchup against the Golden Eagles with an overall record of 5-10 (2-5) losing their last three games. The Saints open the week with a matchup against Concordia before the Golden Eagles. The Saints average 66.1 points per-game while shooting 41.1 from the field. They are allowing 70.7 points per-game with opponents shooting 44.3% from the field. Siena Heights is being led by Jonas Tester and Kobe Clark as they averaging 11.9 and 11.7 points per-game.
Men's Basketball Contact: Jonny Strube
CU Athletics: Twitter |
Facebook |
Instagram
Men's Basketball on: Twitter |
Facebook
