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Hope International University

MBB vs Madonna
67
Hope International HIU 1-1
69
Winner Madonna MADONNA 2-1
Hope International HIU
1-1
67
Final
69
Madonna MADONNA
2-1
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 F
Hope International HIU 33 34 67
Madonna MADONNA 35 34 69

Game Recap: Men's Basketball | | Robert Nilsen

Royals Fall on Buzzer Beater 69-67 to Crusaders

Livonia, MI - The Hope International University men's basketball team (1-1) continued their season with a hard fought 69-67 loss to the Madonna University Crusaders on Friday evening to open a two game tournament in Livonia, Michigan.

It was a back and forth battle throughout as the Royals opened up a 15-10 lead off a Sebastian Castro layup with 12:21 remaining. The Crusaders would answer with a 9-1 run to take a 19-16 lead midway through the half. The Royals came right back on a 6-0 run with five points coming from Jozelle Carter to go back up 22-19. The teams then traded leads with the Royals going on to take a 27-26 lead but the Crusaders would answer with a 9-2 run to go up 35-29. The Royals weren't going to let them get to far away as they finished with baskets from Jalen Shores and Sebastian Castro to pull back within 35-33 at halftime.

The Royals started out the second half strong as they opened on a 9-2 run with four points from Gaven Ramirez as they took their largest lead of the game 42-37 with 16:08 remaining. The Crusaders would respond with a quick 5-0 run to tie it before going on to take a 52-49 lead midway through the half. The Crusaders would expand their lead to 60-53 with 5:30 to go. The Royals regrouped and went on a 12-4 run capped off by two free throws by Jalen Shores to go up 65-64 with 2:16 remaining. The Crusaders would retake the lead before Tristan Williams scored to tie it 67-67 with :28 seconds left. The Crusaders would have the last possession and scored the winner at the buzzer as the Royals fell 69-67 in a thrilling battle. Ramirez led the Royals with 19 points.

The Royals continue their road trip in Michigan as they take on Lawrence Tech on Saturday, November 4 at 11:00 AM in Livonia, MI.
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