Chargers take third win of the week, grab second place

BATTLE CREEK — After beginning their MCCAA conference season 2-2, the Marian University Ancilla Men’s Basketball team had an opportunity to finish off a strong week with their third consecutive win, potentially advancing them to 5-2 in the MCCAA Western Division, and moving them into a tie for second place. They did just that taking a 75-60 win.
Freshman guard Jordan Woods, the team’s leading scorer, struggled through foul trouble and managed just 24 minutes, the second-fewest he’s played this season. While Woods still contributed 13 points, three rebounds, three assists, and two steals to the affair, it took several other players to step up to help earn this
Freshman guard Matt King was one of those players, scoring 18 points, including a perfect 8-8 performance from the free throw line. Sophomore guard Sean Kimble was also key, scoring 13 points in 33 minutes, both career highs. Sophomore wing Dante Porch was once again big in a reserve role, scoring 19 points, including 3-5 from long range and a perfect 6-6 from the charity stripe.
With the first half of MCCAA play now complete, the Chargers will look to better their record and attempt to qualify for postseason play. That all starts Wednesday evening when they travel to Dowagiac, Michigan, for a matchup with the Roadrunners of Southwestern Michigan. This is the back end of a doubleheader with the women’s team, so tip time is set for approximately 7:30 p.m.