Posted: Feb 07, 2024
(Dearborn, MI) – Concordia men's basketball headed to UM-Dearborn on Wednesday night for a WHAC contest. The Cardinals played a solid all-around game and brought home a 77-57 win.
Joey Garwood led all scorers with 22 points. Zavion McClendon was a close second with 20 points. Nate Brighton was also in double figures with 13 points. Devyn Jones and Zavion McClendon tied for a team-best 7 rebounds.
Zavion McClendon made two free throws to open scoring. McClendon added an "and-1" and Joey Garwood nailed a triple to extend the lead. The duo continued to pace the offense with McClendon draining free throws and Garwood hitting three triples. CUAA led 21-13 at the midway point of the half.
Nate Brighton knocked down a jumpshot and Devyn Jones made free throws as the Cardinals pushed their lead to double digits. Zavion McClendon, Nate Brighton and Jason Jergens all drained 3-pointers as the Concordia offense exploded. The team continued to get balanced offense with a Jason Jergens triple putting CUAA ahead 45-26 at halftime.
Zavion McClendon made a jumpshot and a layup to start the second half. Joey Garwood and Nate Brighton knocked down 3-pointers to continue the onslaught. Dylan Jergens slipped a no-look pass to Mark Devries for a reverse layup. Free throws from Devyn Jones put CUAA ahead 61-42 at the midway point.
Zavion McClendon and Nate Brighton added free throws and Joey Garwood made yet another triple. Brighton hit a 3-pointer as well while Dylan Jergens scored a fast-break layup. Down the stretch, Mason Canfield made a free throw and Austin Poe came up with a steal and a basket. CUAA claimed the 77-57 win as time expired.
Concordia will travel to Cleary this Saturday at 7:30pm.
