Spring Arbor (Mich.) vs Marian
INDIANAPOLIS (Interstat) — The Marian Knights will look to secure their first win of the season when they host the surging Spring Arbor Cougars in a men’s NAIA basketball matchup on Saturday.
The game tips off at 3:15 p.m. EST at the Physical Education Center.
Spring Arbor (3-2) enters on a three-game winning streak, most recently defeating Huntington (Ind.) 72-65 on Wednesday. The Cougars’ offense has been potent during their streak, averaging 84 points per game. Travis Grayson led the way in the last outing with 20 points and nine rebounds, while backcourt mates David Cundiff and Shane Rykse each added 15 points.
Conversely, Marian (0-6) is still searching for its inaugural victory. The Knights fell 83-68 at Bethel (Ind.) on Wednesday. Aaron Humphrey Jr. has been a consistent performer for the struggling Knights, posting 20 points, nine rebounds and five assists in the loss.
The contest pits Spring Arbor’s recent high-scoring form against a Marian defense that has allowed an average of 83.2 points per game this season. The Knights have kept games close, with two of their six losses coming by single digits, including an overtime defeat to open the year.
This is the first of a two-game road trip for the Cougars. Marian continues a four-game homestand.