WINONA LAKE – Four Lancers scored in double figures in Grace College’s 75-65 victory over Trinity Christian Saturday in the Habitat for Humanity Classic. The NAIA's 10th-ranked men’s basketball team (7-2) made 46 percent of its field goals while holding Trinity Christian to 34 percent shooting in a strong showing at the Orthopaedic Capital Center. Grace jumped ahead 8-2 but allowed Trinity Christian to score 11 of the next 13 points, however, as the Trolls (3-9) took a 13-10 lead. Greg Miller converted an and-1 opportunity on Grace’s next possession to tie the game, and Trinity Christian never tasted the lead again. The Lancers held the Trolls scoreless for a 5-minute period midway into the first half, stretching their lead to double figures. Grace led 42-30 at halftime thanks in large part to committing just two first-half turnovers. The lead for Grace gradually worked its way up to 19 points with five minutes remaining before the Lancers coasted for the final few minutes of regulation. Bruce Grimm Jr. highlighted Grace’s offense with 22 points and eight assists, including a perfect 8-of-8 effort from the free throw line. Miller earned his fourth double-double of the season with 16 points and 12 rebounds. He also added two blocks and two steals. Elliot Smith, who eclipsed 1,000 career points Friday night, sank all three of his three-point attempts and scored 14 points, while Tannan Peters posted season-bests of 14 points and eight boards. Overall, Grace outrebounded Trinity Christian by seven. The Lancers will travel to Detroit this weekend to play a pair of games. Grace will take on Madonna Friday at 7:30 p.m. before facing Rochester Saturday at 1 p.m.
