It was a loaded week/weekend for the SXU basketball team that started out with the Men.
Wednesday, November 11
It was the only game for the Men this week and they hosted the University of St. Francis, a number four team in their division.
First Half
At the end of one, the Cougars were down 21 points. It’s a continued struggle in the first half for the Cougars as they were unable to stop the hot shooting of St. Francis.
St. Francis had 57 points on 51.3% shooting while also converting six threes as well. St. Francis also won the hustle stats getting twenty five rebounds to SXU’s fifteen.
Although SXU was having a rough shooting night from the field, (36 points on 36.9% shooting) they were able to convert on six of their three point attempts. At the end of the half, sophomore guard Larry Moturis was leading all score with 17 points on 4-9 shooting.
Second Half
At the end of the second half, SXU couldn’t get their defense in gear as St. Francis was very hot shooting 57.9% for the half, and 55.9% for the game. On the bright side, sophomore guard Larry Moturis had a career high 39 points while pulling down 8rbs just two shy of a double-double.
Looking at the Men’s team, they have to be panicking seeing as though they have lost four out of their last five games. Moving on to the women, they enjoyed more success over the weekend.
Friday, November 13th
The Cougars started out their back-to-back games going up against Marian University.
First Half
At the end of one SXU was down eight points. Marian was able to pull away from SXU boasting a better shooting percentage at 45.9% compared to SXU’s 40.8%
Marian was also able to convert on more of their three point field goal opportunities shooting making 2-5 which is miles ahead of SXU’s woeful 1-10 3pt shooting. Leading scores for SXU was guard Kara Krolicki who had 12 points and a steal.
Second Half
At the end of the half, the story of the game had totally flipped. SXU’s defense was able to come alive as Marian went form shooting 45% from the first half to 29% in the half.
Not only this, but the Cougars were heating up on the offensive end shooting a pure fuego percentage of 60% from the field and 50% from the three point line. This shift in the game led to SXU winning the game 81-67.
The leading scorer for the SXU girls was guard Kara Krolicki who had 20 points, six rebounds and a steal.
Saturday, November 14
In their second game of the back-to-back SXU played against Olivet Nazerine University
First Half
At the end of one, SXU was leading by a whopping 22 points. Thank not only hot shooting, (49 points on 57.9% shooting) but dominant defense. The Cougars had seven blks 7stls and forced 16 turnovers while holding Nazerine to a woeful 30% shooting clip.
At the end of the half, guard Kara Krolicki was leading all scorers with 16 points and one steal.
Second Half
At the end of the game, SXU was able to get the W, 95-62. The leading score for the SXU was Kara Krolicki with 20 points and two assists.
Let’s continue to show both are men and women’s basketball teams support, and keep it locked here at the Xavierlite for more sports updates.
Kenneth Washington
Deputy Sports Editor
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