[Men's Basketball] Bears Take Care of OCU

SSU wrapped up the 2021 portion of the basketball season with a big win over Ohio Christian University.  The Bears shot 56% from the floor leading to a 92-61 victory.  OCU had no answer for Donoven Carlisle who score 30 points for the Bears.

The first 12 minutes of the game saw each team trading the baskets and the lead.  With the score tied at 19 SSU went on the decisive run, grabbing a lead they wouldn't relinquish the rest of the game.  Tre Beard ignited the run with a 3, that would eventually see the Bears outscore the Trailblazers 20-2 and a 39-21 lead.  OCU would score the last couple baskets of the half as SSU would head into the break leading 39-26.

The second half was all SSU.  SSU's pressure defense never let OCU get into any offensive rhythm.   The Bears scored 32 points off their 16 steals, as they were able to turn defense into offense throughout the game. SSU maintained their double digit lead throughout the second half taking the non-conference game 92-61.

•Donoven Carlisle led the way shooting 14-19 from the floor for 30 points and 8 rebounds

•Jaiden Guice hit 3 threes on his way to 18 points, while dishing out 5 assists

•Elijah Bishop came off the bench to score 13 points

•Miles Thomas stuffed the stat sheet netting 11 points, 6 steals, and 4 assists

•Issac Abergut had 10 points and 8 rebounds

The Bears return to MSC action Monday night as they travel to take on the 16th ranked Thomas More Saints.  The rematch of last years MSC Tournament Championship game is set to tip at 6:00 PM.