Lancers Win Fifth Straight Game To Start Off Season
November 13, 2022 at 10:14 p.m.
Lancers Win Fifth Straight Game To Start Off Season
By Josh Neuhart-
The No. 8 Lancers muscled by Bushnell 89-66 on Saturday to wrap up the Crossroads/Cascade Classic.
The classic was the first annual event, joining the Crossroads League and the Cascade Collegiate Conference for four games over the weekend. The tournament will resume next year with the games to be played at Oregon Tech in 2023.
Elijah Malone starred during Saturday’s win, powering his way to 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks and 3 assists.
The first half was played evenly for the first several minutes. After 11 minutes of action, Grace and Bushnell were even at 21-21.
The Lancers began to gain separation by scoring in transition. Cade Gibbs scored four quick points to jumpstart the offense for Grace.
Jake Wadding gave Grace a boost with a fastbreak layup. He then promptly stole the inbounds pass and scored another layup for a quick four-point swing.
Elijah Malone sent the Lancers into halftime with momentum. The center canned two triples, including a stepback 3-pointer in the waning seconds to bring the crowd to its feet.
Grace went into halftime with a 43-32 lead. Grace made 52 percent of its shots and 57 percent of its 3-pointers. Malone had 10 points to lead all players at the break.
The Lancers’ balanced scoring was seen again to begin the second half. Grace’s first five field goals in the second half were made by five different players.
Midway into the second half, Grace began to pull away for good with a 13-4 run. Cade Gibbs scored the first six points of the run, and Malone scored five at the end. Malone’s triple capped off the run, putting the Lancers on top 73-52.
The lead hovered around 20 points for most of the remaining minutes, and Grace coasted to the final 23-point margin of victory.
Malone’s 19 points came on 6 of 10 shooting, including 4 of 5 from the 3-point line.
Cade Gibbs shot 7 of 11 for his total of 16 points and four rebounds, and his brother Jakob Gibbs tallied 12 points and six boards.
Frankie Davidson ended with 11 points and three assists, and Brett Sickafoose tallied 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals off the bench.
Wadding amassed 9 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals, Carter Stoltzfus had 6 points, 2 assists and 2 steals, and Brycen Graber handed out seven assists with one turnover.
Grace shot 58 percent from the floor as a team. They also made 53 percent on 3-pointers and 81 percent on free throws.
The Lancers have two home games next week, both of which are doubleheaders with Grace’s women’s squad. Grace will host Judson on Tuesday at 8 p.m. and Spring Arbor on Saturday at 3 p.m.
Balanced scoring lifts Grace over Eagles
WINONA LAKE, Ind. - A balanced performance lifted Grace’s women’s basketball team to its third win of the season.
The Lady Lancers defeated Asbury 80-66 on Friday in the Val Weinstein Classic. The game was played in memory of the late Val Weinstein, a member of Grace’s Hall of Fame and a longtime supporter of the program.
Asbury began the game well, scoring the first six points of the game.
Grace was not worried, rattling off 15 unanswered points to surge ahead. By the end of the quarter, the Lady Lancers led 21-13, led by six points from Kiersten Findley.
Grace’s offense continued to sizzle in the second quarter as the team poured in 24 points in the period.
Asbury did its best to match Grace’s output, but the Lady Lancers still held a 45-32 lead at halftime.
Grace shot 55 percent from the floor as a team and 73 percent (8 of 11) on 3-pointers. Nine Lady Lancers scored in the half, led by Jenna Blakley’s eight points.
But Grace also committed 14 turnovers, leading to 13 points for the Eagles.
The Lady Lancers scored the first nine points of the second half as Grace extended their lead to 22 points.
Grace shot 44 percent in the fourth quarter as the Lady Lancers’ maintained a 20-point lead throughout the third frame.
Asbury shot 47 percent from the floor in the fourth quarter as they tried to close the deficit. Karlee Feldman thwarted every attempt however as she double-doubled in the fourth quarter alone. She had 12 points and 10 rebounds as Grace closed out the 80-66 win.
Feldman double-doubled for the third time this season with 16 points and 16 rebounds.
Feldman was one of three Lady Lancers to score in double-digits in the game. Blakley scored 14 and Peyton Murphy added 11 points of her own.
Grace was clinical with their ball movement on offense, as they had 19 assists on 29 made baskets.
“This was another great outing from our team,” said Grace coach Dan Davis. “We showed that we can win in a multitude of ways. Our 3-point percentage and ball movement was outstanding today. Really excited for these next few weeks.”
The Lady Lancers are home twice next week, including Tuesday against Judson and Saturday against Spring Arbor in the Crossroads League opener.
The No. 8 Lancers muscled by Bushnell 89-66 on Saturday to wrap up the Crossroads/Cascade Classic.
The classic was the first annual event, joining the Crossroads League and the Cascade Collegiate Conference for four games over the weekend. The tournament will resume next year with the games to be played at Oregon Tech in 2023.
Elijah Malone starred during Saturday’s win, powering his way to 19 points, 8 rebounds, 4 blocks and 3 assists.
The first half was played evenly for the first several minutes. After 11 minutes of action, Grace and Bushnell were even at 21-21.
The Lancers began to gain separation by scoring in transition. Cade Gibbs scored four quick points to jumpstart the offense for Grace.
Jake Wadding gave Grace a boost with a fastbreak layup. He then promptly stole the inbounds pass and scored another layup for a quick four-point swing.
Elijah Malone sent the Lancers into halftime with momentum. The center canned two triples, including a stepback 3-pointer in the waning seconds to bring the crowd to its feet.
Grace went into halftime with a 43-32 lead. Grace made 52 percent of its shots and 57 percent of its 3-pointers. Malone had 10 points to lead all players at the break.
The Lancers’ balanced scoring was seen again to begin the second half. Grace’s first five field goals in the second half were made by five different players.
Midway into the second half, Grace began to pull away for good with a 13-4 run. Cade Gibbs scored the first six points of the run, and Malone scored five at the end. Malone’s triple capped off the run, putting the Lancers on top 73-52.
The lead hovered around 20 points for most of the remaining minutes, and Grace coasted to the final 23-point margin of victory.
Malone’s 19 points came on 6 of 10 shooting, including 4 of 5 from the 3-point line.
Cade Gibbs shot 7 of 11 for his total of 16 points and four rebounds, and his brother Jakob Gibbs tallied 12 points and six boards.
Frankie Davidson ended with 11 points and three assists, and Brett Sickafoose tallied 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals off the bench.
Wadding amassed 9 points, 5 rebounds and 3 steals, Carter Stoltzfus had 6 points, 2 assists and 2 steals, and Brycen Graber handed out seven assists with one turnover.
Grace shot 58 percent from the floor as a team. They also made 53 percent on 3-pointers and 81 percent on free throws.
The Lancers have two home games next week, both of which are doubleheaders with Grace’s women’s squad. Grace will host Judson on Tuesday at 8 p.m. and Spring Arbor on Saturday at 3 p.m.
Balanced scoring lifts Grace over Eagles
WINONA LAKE, Ind. - A balanced performance lifted Grace’s women’s basketball team to its third win of the season.
The Lady Lancers defeated Asbury 80-66 on Friday in the Val Weinstein Classic. The game was played in memory of the late Val Weinstein, a member of Grace’s Hall of Fame and a longtime supporter of the program.
Asbury began the game well, scoring the first six points of the game.
Grace was not worried, rattling off 15 unanswered points to surge ahead. By the end of the quarter, the Lady Lancers led 21-13, led by six points from Kiersten Findley.
Grace’s offense continued to sizzle in the second quarter as the team poured in 24 points in the period.
Asbury did its best to match Grace’s output, but the Lady Lancers still held a 45-32 lead at halftime.
Grace shot 55 percent from the floor as a team and 73 percent (8 of 11) on 3-pointers. Nine Lady Lancers scored in the half, led by Jenna Blakley’s eight points.
But Grace also committed 14 turnovers, leading to 13 points for the Eagles.
The Lady Lancers scored the first nine points of the second half as Grace extended their lead to 22 points.
Grace shot 44 percent in the fourth quarter as the Lady Lancers’ maintained a 20-point lead throughout the third frame.
Asbury shot 47 percent from the floor in the fourth quarter as they tried to close the deficit. Karlee Feldman thwarted every attempt however as she double-doubled in the fourth quarter alone. She had 12 points and 10 rebounds as Grace closed out the 80-66 win.
Feldman double-doubled for the third time this season with 16 points and 16 rebounds.
Feldman was one of three Lady Lancers to score in double-digits in the game. Blakley scored 14 and Peyton Murphy added 11 points of her own.
Grace was clinical with their ball movement on offense, as they had 19 assists on 29 made baskets.
“This was another great outing from our team,” said Grace coach Dan Davis. “We showed that we can win in a multitude of ways. Our 3-point percentage and ball movement was outstanding today. Really excited for these next few weeks.”
The Lady Lancers are home twice next week, including Tuesday against Judson and Saturday against Spring Arbor in the Crossroads League opener.
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