Lewis University Men's Basketball Team Escapes Comeback Attempt with 71-67 Victory

Strategic Insights -

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.