Lancers Mens Hoops Holds Off Mighty Oaks
November 6, 2021 at 3:30 a.m.
Lancers Mens Hoops Holds Off Mighty Oaks
By Josh Neuhart-
The Lancers defeated Oakland City 74-64 in Grace’s first road game of the year.
Grace won the game despite not making a 3-pointer (0 for 7). The Lancers shot 55 percent from the floor despite their long-range struggles, and Grace held the Mighty Oaks to 34 percent shooting.
The Lancers took the lead in the initial stages of the game thanks to early scoring by Frankie Davidson and Elijah Malone.
Grace held a slight lead for most of the half, but the Lancers’ offense grew stagnant down the stretch. Grace scored just seven points over the final 6:32 of the half, allowing Oakland City to sneak ahead for a 30-29 lead at halftime.
The Lancers shot just 39 percent from the floor in the half and had almost as many turnovers (8) as made field goals (11). Davidson’s 11 points led Grace, and Ian Scott gave Grace’s offense life with eight points on 4 of 4 shooting off the bench.
Grace quickly regained the lead in the second half, scoring the first six points to lead by five. The Lancers’ shooting touch improved as Grace made its first six field goals — all in the paint.
Before five minutes had expired, Grace had turned a one-point deficit into a nine-point lead.
The Lancers never trailed again, but Grace’s lead was far from safe.
The Mighty Oaks threatened Grace’s lead multiple times, but each time Grace had a response.
With 12 minutes remaining, Oakland City trimmed the cushion down to five, but five quick points from Davidson gave Grace breathing room.
The Lancers’ offense again went cold to end the second half. Grace recorded seven points over the final 6:16, which gave Oakland City a chance.
A pair of free throws by Eddie Gill IV put the Lancers ahead 69-57 with 4:38 on the clock. But Grace did not score again for over three minutes. As a result, the Mighty Oaks pulled to within five at 69-64 with 1:22 to go.
But the Lancers’ defense took care of the rest. Oakland City was unable to score again, going empty on its final four possessions of the game. Davidson, Jake Wadding and Gill helped ice the win with key points during the final minute.
Davidson’s 25 points led all players, and he added a game-high 10 rebounds. Malone needed just 21 minutes to rack up 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocked shots.
Scott did not miss a shot and finished with 10 points and eight boards. Gill added 9 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals, and Wadding had seven points and seven boards.
The Lancers will return home next weekend. On Friday and Saturday of next week, Grace will host the annual Hoops for Hope, which raises funds for the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund.
The Lancers defeated Oakland City 74-64 in Grace’s first road game of the year.
Grace won the game despite not making a 3-pointer (0 for 7). The Lancers shot 55 percent from the floor despite their long-range struggles, and Grace held the Mighty Oaks to 34 percent shooting.
The Lancers took the lead in the initial stages of the game thanks to early scoring by Frankie Davidson and Elijah Malone.
Grace held a slight lead for most of the half, but the Lancers’ offense grew stagnant down the stretch. Grace scored just seven points over the final 6:32 of the half, allowing Oakland City to sneak ahead for a 30-29 lead at halftime.
The Lancers shot just 39 percent from the floor in the half and had almost as many turnovers (8) as made field goals (11). Davidson’s 11 points led Grace, and Ian Scott gave Grace’s offense life with eight points on 4 of 4 shooting off the bench.
Grace quickly regained the lead in the second half, scoring the first six points to lead by five. The Lancers’ shooting touch improved as Grace made its first six field goals — all in the paint.
Before five minutes had expired, Grace had turned a one-point deficit into a nine-point lead.
The Lancers never trailed again, but Grace’s lead was far from safe.
The Mighty Oaks threatened Grace’s lead multiple times, but each time Grace had a response.
With 12 minutes remaining, Oakland City trimmed the cushion down to five, but five quick points from Davidson gave Grace breathing room.
The Lancers’ offense again went cold to end the second half. Grace recorded seven points over the final 6:16, which gave Oakland City a chance.
A pair of free throws by Eddie Gill IV put the Lancers ahead 69-57 with 4:38 on the clock. But Grace did not score again for over three minutes. As a result, the Mighty Oaks pulled to within five at 69-64 with 1:22 to go.
But the Lancers’ defense took care of the rest. Oakland City was unable to score again, going empty on its final four possessions of the game. Davidson, Jake Wadding and Gill helped ice the win with key points during the final minute.
Davidson’s 25 points led all players, and he added a game-high 10 rebounds. Malone needed just 21 minutes to rack up 20 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocked shots.
Scott did not miss a shot and finished with 10 points and eight boards. Gill added 9 points, 4 rebounds and 2 steals, and Wadding had seven points and seven boards.
The Lancers will return home next weekend. On Friday and Saturday of next week, Grace will host the annual Hoops for Hope, which raises funds for the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund.
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