Polar Bears Bank in Game-Winner to Slip Past Spartans
November 18, 2021 at 2:33 a.m.
Polar Bears Bank in Game-Winner to Slip Past Spartans
By Dillon Bender-
The Spartans were able to rally back from a nine-point deficit in the game’s final six minutes, helping set up the contest’s dramatic ending. Trailing 75-66 with 6:28 on the clock, five straight points by first-year guard Bryant Smith whittled the Polar Bears’ lead to just four. A jumper by Bryant, along with three-pointers by CJ Hampton and Quentez Columbus drew the Spartans to with two points, 82-80 with just 1:11 left in regulation.
In the final minute of Tuesday’s game, the Spartans defense came up with a big stop, as Ohio Northern was charged with a shot clock violation. Trailing 84-82 with only seven seconds remaining, Columbus drove the full-length of the court and converted an old-fashioned three-point play to put MU ahead by a point. Following a Polar Bear timeout, Landen Long was able to get the ensuing inbounds pass and bank in a three-pointer for the win.
For the game, Ohio Norther shot 31-60 (51.7%) from the field. ONU finished 9-15 (60 percent) from beyond the three-point arc, while also shooting 16-20 (80%) from the free throw line. Landen Long led ONU with 35 points. He played the entire 40 minutes and finished 13-20 shooting, while also going 6-8 from three-point range. Adam Scott added 19 points, while both C.J. Napier (15 points) and Ethan Bell (10 points) also finished in double figures.
The Spartans finished shooting 29-59 (49.2%) on Tuesday night. The Black & Gold finished 9-24 from beyond the three-point arc – good enough for a 37.5% clip. The Spartans also converted from the free throw line, finishing 18-22 (81.8%). CJ Hampton led Manchester with 23 points. Hampton added 8 rebounds. Columbus added 20 points and 7 assists. Ian Snelling also scored in double figures on Tuesday night, scoring 15 points.
The Spartans (0-4) will look to break into the win column when they return to action at 1 p.m. Saturday with a non-conference road contest at Oberlin College.
The Spartans were able to rally back from a nine-point deficit in the game’s final six minutes, helping set up the contest’s dramatic ending. Trailing 75-66 with 6:28 on the clock, five straight points by first-year guard Bryant Smith whittled the Polar Bears’ lead to just four. A jumper by Bryant, along with three-pointers by CJ Hampton and Quentez Columbus drew the Spartans to with two points, 82-80 with just 1:11 left in regulation.
In the final minute of Tuesday’s game, the Spartans defense came up with a big stop, as Ohio Northern was charged with a shot clock violation. Trailing 84-82 with only seven seconds remaining, Columbus drove the full-length of the court and converted an old-fashioned three-point play to put MU ahead by a point. Following a Polar Bear timeout, Landen Long was able to get the ensuing inbounds pass and bank in a three-pointer for the win.
For the game, Ohio Norther shot 31-60 (51.7%) from the field. ONU finished 9-15 (60 percent) from beyond the three-point arc, while also shooting 16-20 (80%) from the free throw line. Landen Long led ONU with 35 points. He played the entire 40 minutes and finished 13-20 shooting, while also going 6-8 from three-point range. Adam Scott added 19 points, while both C.J. Napier (15 points) and Ethan Bell (10 points) also finished in double figures.
The Spartans finished shooting 29-59 (49.2%) on Tuesday night. The Black & Gold finished 9-24 from beyond the three-point arc – good enough for a 37.5% clip. The Spartans also converted from the free throw line, finishing 18-22 (81.8%). CJ Hampton led Manchester with 23 points. Hampton added 8 rebounds. Columbus added 20 points and 7 assists. Ian Snelling also scored in double figures on Tuesday night, scoring 15 points.
The Spartans (0-4) will look to break into the win column when they return to action at 1 p.m. Saturday with a non-conference road contest at Oberlin College.
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