Men's Basketball drops 86-82 decision to Findlay

ST. CATHARINES, Ont. - The Brock University men's basketball team went on a late 10-2 run only to come up short by the score of 86-82 against the University of Findlay, the defending NCAA Division II Champions.

The Badgers trailed by as many as 14 points early in the fourth quarter 74-60. With just over two in a half minutes left Brock went on a 10-2 run to bring the game within two points 84-82.

After four straight missed free throws by the Oilers Marcus Parker, Brock would get the ball in the hands of freshman Clinton Springer-Williams (London, Ont.) who would turn it over under pressure in the final 15 seconds. Findlay's Aaron Robinson would knock down two free throws and get the ball back in the final five seconds after he was intentionally fouled by Brock's Didi Mukendi (St. Catharines, Ont.).

In his debut, Springer-Williams led all scorers with 30 points including going 14-for-17 from the charity stripe. Also in double figures were Mukendi with 16 points and five rebounds and junior Jordan Johnson (Greensville, Ont.) who added 10 points and seven rebounds.

For Findlay, Jack Smith recorded 29 points and six rebounds. Nathan Hyde contributed with 14 points while Aaron Robinson and Greg Avery chipped in with 12 points each in the victory.

The Badgers next action is next weekend when they take part in the Laurier Invitational Tournament. Findlay ends their Canadian trip Sunday against the University of Toronto.