AURORA, Ill. – The Adrian College men's basketball team looked to bounce back against the University of Dubuque on day two of the Mickey Johnson Tip-Off Classic.
After getting on the board first, Adrian struggled to slow down Dubuque's offense. The Spartans rushed out to a 14-4 lead just five minutes into the game. A James Wright floater fell to make it a 26-18 game. Wright registered 15 points in the first half with six rebounds. At the half, Dubuque entered the locker room with a 13-point lead, 34-21.
The second half started in favor of Dubuque, as the Spartans cashed in from long range to extend their lead to 18 points. Adrian struggled with foul trouble as they sent Dubuque to the foul line 28 times. Nate Houston connected on a three-point attempt, bringing the Bulldogs within ten points of the Spartans. Noah Adams got his first points of the game on a three-pointer that cut the deficit to five points, 57-52. The Spartans responded with a 20-6 run to close out the win.Â
James Wright recorded a double-double in the loss. The senior recorded 27 points and 13 rebounds, leading the team in both categories.
Up Next
The Bulldogs are back in action November 14 at Wittenberg University. The game is scheduled to start at 5 PM.
