(Ann Arbor, MI) – Concordia men's basketball celebrated Senior Day when they hosted UM-Dearborn on Saturday.  The Cardinals honored their graduating senior members prior to the game: Abeal Ayalew, Jason Riske, and Zach Burk.  CUAA looked to end their season with a win, but UM-Dearborn came away with the 78-60 win.

Matt Kohler led the team with 17 points.  Devyn Jones finished second with 14 points.  Kip French came in third with 8 points.  Matt Kohler and Matt Lockhart tied for a team-high 6 rebounds.

Devyn Jones had Concordia's first basket with a layup.  Zach Burk had two early free throws and both Jones and Zac Clark added layups.  Matt Lockhart and Matt Kohler both scored and Jayden Priddy hit a short jumpshot to cut the deficit to 16-14.  After another layup from Kohler CUAA trailed 21-16 near the midway point.

Matt Kohler ended a scoring drought with a triple from the corner.  Devyn Jones chipped in two free throws and Kohler hit another 3-pointer from the same spot.  Jones spun in the lane and drew contact to complete an "and-1", but CUAA trailed 35-27 at halftime.

Kip French had Concordia's first second-half basket with a jumper.  Matt Lockhart and Devyn Jones scored inside but UM-Dearborn continued to make their baskets as well.  Matt Kohler and Evan Neff knocked down triples and D'Angelo Stoxstill scored a layup.

CUAA put together a 7-0 run later in the half which was capped by an offensive putback by Abeal Ayalew.  Kip French knocked down a 3-pointer and Devyn Jones converted an old-fashioned three-point play.  Abeal Ayalew added a late steal and a layup, but UM-Dearborn claimed the 78-60 win.