(Ann Arbor, MI) - CUAA men's basketball played host to Cleary on Saturday afternoon in WHAC play.  The Cardinals started fast and led by double digits at halftime. However, the Cougars rallied for a 70-64 win. 

Mason Canfield led the team with 16 points.  Mark DeVries finished second with 14 points.  Jack Olis came in third with eleven points.  Ray Washington-Battle had a team-high of eight rebounds along with nine points. 

Ray Washington-Battle started a 9-0 opening run with a layup.  Jack Olis hit a triple and both Mark DeVries and Washington-Battle capped the run.  Mark DeVries made a 3-pointer from the left corner and Matt Blanton had two baskets. Ray Washington-Battle and Wyatt Zepp hit jumpers and Jack Olis nailed a triple.  CUAA led 23-17 at the midway point of the first half. 

Luke Brohl drained a free throw and Mason Canfield knocked down a 3-pointer.  Trevor Viau and Mark DeVries also knocked down triples with Jack Olis adding a layup.  DeVries hit another 3-pointer from the same spot and CUAA held a 39-28 lead at halftime. 

Mark DeVries opened the second half with a layup.  Cleary tightened the game with an 11-0 run until Mason Canfield drove for a basket and a pair of free throws.  Trevor Viau and Luke Brohl added layups and CUAA held a 49-47 lead at the midway point of the second half.  

Mason Canfield made a 3-pointer and set up Ray Washington-Battle for a layup.  Cleary continued to surge ahead and took a 61-55 lead with 5:12 to play.  Mason Canfield had the next six Cardinal points as the team looked to come back.  Trailing 70-61, Jack Olis made a steal and banked in a 3-pointer.  The Cardinals forced a turnover on the ensuing inbound, but Cleary was able to hold on for a 70-64 win. 

CUAA will travel to rival Siena Heights this Wednesday, February 12th, for an 8pm game.