Columbia International University Athletics

Tigerville, SC -- The Columbia International University men's basketball team was looking to get back on track tonight as they took on North Greenville University. The Rams struggled from the field and the Crusaders shot lights out as the Crusaders beat the Rams, 102-61.

The Basics

• Score: CIU 61 / North Greenville 102
• Records: CIU 6-17 / North Greenville 10-13
• Location: Tigerville, SC

How it Happened

• The Crusaders ran out in front of the Rams as they opened on an 8-0 run. A three by Micah Banks got the Rams their first points of the game. The Crusaders would start to run their lead to double figures, but at the 9:13 mark a jumper from Juraj Rovis cut the lead to eight. The Rams struggled from the field for the rest of the half and the Crusaders took a 52-22 lead into the half.
• Just like the first half the Crusaders would open on a small run, but another three from the Rams by Zach Baker stopped the run. The Rams would battle the Crusaders, but just couldn't catch up as they shot lights out. The Rams were unable to gain any ground and fell by the final score.

Inside the Columbia International Box Score

• The team shot 30.3% (20-of-66) from the field and were 16-of-22 from the free throw line
• Damarcus Gay led the Rams with 25 points and chipped in six rebounds
• Micah Banks also had 13 points

Inside the North Greenville Box Score

• The Crusaders shot 60.9% (39-of-64) from the field and were 12-of-28 from the three point arch
• Six Crusaders reach double digit points
• Jalon Cokley led the Crusaders with 17 points

Next Time Out

• The Rams will be back in action on Saturday when they host Truett-McConnell at 3 p.m.