Wright St defeats Detroit Mercy 82-84
Wright St Edges Out Detroit Mercy in Thrilling Conference Showdown
The visiting Wright St Panthers outlasted the host Detroit Mercy Titans 84-82 in a back-and-forth conference matchup on Friday night at Calihan Hall.
Detroit Mercy, playing in front of its home crowd, was looking to extend its winning streak but ultimately fell short. The Titans held an early lead, outscoring Wright St 33-44 at halftime. However, the Panthers adjusted their strategy and took control of the game's momentum, eventually building a 19-point lead.
Despite trailing by as few as four points in the second half, Detroit Mercy refused to give up. Legend Geeter led the charge, scoring 22 points, including a pair of three-pointers, to keep his team within striking distance. However, Wright St's Andrea Holden countered with 17 points of her own, keeping the Panthers ahead by a single point.
In the end, Wright St's Solomon Callaghan and Detroit Mercy's Orlando Lovejoy combined for 28 points apiece, but it was not enough to overcome the visiting team's consistent shooting. The Panthers' 82% free throw percentage proved crucial in their victory, as they capitalized on multiple foul opportunities to extend their lead.
Wright St's Kellen Pickett led all rebounders with 12 boards, while Detroit Mercy's Geeter also grabbed six rebounds to complement his scoring output.
The win marked a significant road victory for Wright St, which will look to carry this momentum into its next matchup. For Detroit Mercy, the loss serves as a setback in what has been a promising season so far.
Game Statistics
Detroit Mercy (HOME)
* Field Goals: 28/60 (47.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 25/46 (54.3%)
* 3-Point FG: 3/14 (21.0%)
* Free Throws: 23/31 (74.0%)
* Rebounds: 35
* Assists: 12
* Turnovers: 10
* Steals: 6
* Blocks: 1
Wright St (AWAY)
* Field Goals: 27/52 (52.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 20/36 (55.6%)
* 3-Point FG: 7/16 (44.0%)
* Free Throws: 23/28 (82.0%)
* Rebounds: 28
* Assists: 13
* Turnovers: 12
* Steals: 3
* Blocks: 5