Men's Basketball
DBU's men's basketball team fell to the Lopes from Grand Canyon University with a final score of 78-64. With the loss, DBU falls to 3-4 on the season, while GCU improves to 4-2.
Grand Canyon made it a point from the start to use the three-point shot to their advantage by going 13-20 from the three-point arch, including hitting seven of nine in the second half.Â
DBU made several runs in the second half but could not cut the Lopes lead under six points. Each time the Patriots made a push GCU would answer with a three-pointer, including when DBU did cut the lead to 38-32 the Lopes drained four consecutive three's to push the lead back to 12.
For the game DBU shot 41% from the field, 71% from the free-throw line, committed 14 turnovers, and grabbed 29 rebounds. The Lopes pulled down 27 rebounds, committed 16 turnovers, and shot 60% from the charity line.
The Patriots were led by Junior Manny Montano, who came off the bench to score 16 points, pull down eight rebounds, and block two shots. Freshman Heath Wiechman contributed with 12 points and three rebounds for his best game as a Patriot.
Grand Canyon was led by Senior Richard Davis, who scored 28 points, including seven three-pointers; he also grabbed seven boards and dished out four assists.
DBU will continue play December 18 and 19 when they travel to Ada, Oklahoma, to take part in the East Central Classic.
