Lewis University Men's Basketball Team Escapes Comeback Attempt with 71-67 Victory
In a heart-stopping game, the Lewis University men's basketball team opened the 2022-23 season with a narrow 71-67 victory over Michigan Tech. The game saw a monumental comeback attempt from the Huskies, who trailed by as many as 16 points in the second half. However, a strong finish from the Flyers, led by Terry Ford's game-sealing layup, secured the win. Key contributors for Lewis University included Jamere Hill, who scored 16 points, and Atakan Sahinkaya, who hauled in 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
Key Takeaways:
- Terry Ford's layup with 1:58 remaining broke a 67-67 tie, and Atakan Sahinkaya's layup sealed the deal for Lewis University.
- The Flyers built a lead by as many as 16 at 55-39, but Michigan Tech made a furious comeback, drawing within 60-58 with 8:03 left in the game.
- Marcus Tomashek and Brad Simonsen led the Huskies' comeback with 9 and 6 points, respectively.
- Jamere Hill led Lewis University in the first half, scoring 12 points, hauling in 5 rebounds, and grabbing 3 steals.
- Atakan Sahinkaya also had a brilliant first half, going 3-of-4 from the field and 2-for-2 from the charity stripe.
- Lewis University's Jamere Hill was a key contributor, scoring 16 points and snatching 3 steals.
- The game marked the opening of the 2022-23 season for Lewis University.
- Michigan Tech's Hobson led all scorers with 25 points.
Statistics:
- Final Score: Lewis University 71, Michigan Tech 67.
- Lewis University led by up to 16 points at 55-39 with 12:01 to go in the game.
- Michigan Tech's comeback included a 19-5 run.
- Marcus Tomashek scored 9 points for Michigan Tech.
- Brad Simonsen added 6 points for Michigan Tech.
- Jamere Hill scored 16 points for Lewis University.
- Atakan Sahinkaya hauled in 8 rebounds and 5 assists for Lewis University.
- Lewis University was led by Terry Ford's game-sealing layup with 1:58 remaining.
- The game was played in Michigan Tech's SDC Gymnasium.
Sources:
- Lewis University's news release.