Scarlet Hawks Drop Two Games in Defiance

Scarlet Hawks Drop Two Games in Defiance

Defiance, OH - The Scarlet Hawks traveled to Defiance, Ohio to take on Defiance College and Lakeland College in the Purple and Gold Men's Basketball Tournament.

The Hawks got off to a fast start against Defiance and led 12-4 after 5 minutes of play. The hot shooting cooled off and the Hawks went into halftime trailing 38-26. Defiance wore down the Hawks in the second half leading to a 68-40 defeat. The Hawks were led by Samuel Rarick with 28 points and 10 rebounds.

Rarick once again had a strong performance against Lakeland in defeat, notching 23 points and 11 rebounds.  Raricks' strong play earned him a spot on the All-tournament team . For the tournament Rarick averaged 25.5 points and 10.5 rebounds, while shooting over 50% from the field.