(Ann Arbor, MI) – Concordia men's basketball hosted Indiana Tech on Saturday afternoon in WHAC conference play. The Warriors came into the match 10-8 overall with a 6-2 mark in conference play. The Cardinals nearly erased a 20-point deficit, but Indiana Tech held on to secure an 85-75 win.
Paul Zysk (SR/Somerset, MI) led Concordia with 18 points and 7 rebounds in the game. Thomas Hronis (JR/North Ridgeville, OH) scored 17 points, leading the team from behind the arc with 5 triples. Jordan Winowiecki (SO/Fraser, MI) finished third with 16 points in the match.
Indiana Tech began the game on a 13-0 run, holding the Cardinals scoreless through the first 6 minutes of the game. Jerald Booker (SR/Southfield, MI) ended the scoring drought with a quick drive to the basket, but the Warriors continued to maintain a double-digit lead.
A step-back triple from Booker kept Concordia's offense going, but Indiana Tech took their largest lead of the game with a 31-11 advantage at the 6:33 mark. The Cardinals answered with a 7-0 run, capped off by a 3-pointer from Thomas Hronis.
Concordia continued to claw back in the game off three straight triples from Hronis, pulling within 6 points at the 2:41 mark with just a 35-29 deficit. Emmanuel Dominguez (SR/Groveland, FL) and Paul Zysk added baskets in the final minutes and CUAA trailed 40-33 at halftime.
Jordan Winowiecki scored the first Concordia basket in the 2nd half with a 3-pointer. Thomas Hronis dished a fast break pass to Paul Zysk for a dunk, and a basket from Bernard Kasanda (SO/Lawerenceville, GA) pushed the Cardinals within 5 points with 17:18 to go.
The Warriors used a 10-3 run to extend their lead, but Jordan Winowiecki knocked down back-to-back triples to keep the game close. Thomas Hronis added another 3-pointer and a driving layup, but Indiana Tech continued to answer the Cardinal baskets.
Greg Alexander (SR/Middle River, MD) converted an old-fashioned three-point play and added a layup at the 4:08 mark to make the score 70-62. Jordan Winowiecki made a fast break layup and Greg Alexander drained a pair of free throws as Concordia continued to attempt a comeback. However, Indiana Tech was able to consistently maintain their lead and the Cardinals fell by a final score of 85-75.
Concordia will head out on the road for their next game on Wednesday, January 15 at Madonna. Tip-off is set for 7:30pm following the conclusion of the women's game.
