(Ann Arbor, MI) - Concordia men's basketball held a home contest against UNOH on Saturday afternoon in WHAC play. The Cardinals held the lead for most of the first half, but the Racers rallied for a 74-57 win.
Ray Washington-Battle led the team with 17 points and tied Matt Blanton with a team-high seven rebounds. Colby Chapman, Jason Jergens, and Mark DeVries all tied for second with nine points apiece.
Ray Washington-Battle opened scoring with a pair of layups. Mark DeVries converted inside and Jason Jergens drained a 3-pointer. Wyatt Zepp made a triple and a layup to put CUAA ahead 14-11 at the midway point of the first half.
Jason Jergens nailed a 3-pointer and Ray Washington-Battle continued to attack the hoop with three straight baskets. Colby Chapman drained two free throws, but momentum began to shift to UNOH. The Racers held a 36-26 lead at halftime.
Mark DeVries finished an "and-1" early in the second half. Jason Jergens knocked down his third triple of the game as the Cardinals looked to rally. Mark DeVries scored inside and Colby Chapman nailed a 3-pointer. Another spinning layup went in from Mark DeVries and CUAA trailed 54-39 at the midway point of the second half.
Colby Chapman hit a jumpshot and Ray Washington-Battle drove for a basket. Matt Blanton got on the scoresheet with a layup and Hunter Yeakey made a free throw. In the final minute, Luke Brohl drained a 3-pointer for the Cardinals. However, UNOH claimed the 74-57 win as time expired.
Concordia will travel to Lourdes this Wednesday, December 18th, for a 7:30pm game.