Detroit Mercy defeats Siena Heights 91-60

Detroit Mercy Dominates Siena Heights in Statement Win

The Calihan Hall crowd was witness to a resounding statement from the Detroit Mercy Titans, as they dismantled visiting Siena Heights 91-60 on Saturday evening.

From the outset, it was clear that this was going to be a long night for the Golden Knights. The Titans' defense held Siena Heights to just 19 points in the first half, while Detroit Mercy built a comfortable 38-19 lead at intermission. The home team continued to pull away in the second half, outscoring their visitors by 31 points.

TJ Nadeau led the way for the Titans with 18 points, including three 3-pointers, while Orlando Lovejoy chipped in with 10 points and 3 assists. Ryan Kalambay was a force on the glass, grabbing seven rebounds to help his team secure a crucial non-conference victory.

For Siena Heights, Jonas Tester led the way with 20 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Titans' onslaught. The Golden Knights struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2-5 three-pointers, while Detroit Mercy made 5 of its 14 attempts.

The Titans' dominance was evident in their advanced statistics, which painted a picture of a team that excelled on both ends of the floor. They shot an impressive 57.8% from the field and held Siena Heights to just 41.7%. The Titans also committed just 18 turnovers, while forcing 13 on their opponents.

The 31-point margin of victory was the largest in Calihan Hall this season, and it marked a statement win for the Detroit Mercy program. With the non-conference schedule providing an opportunity to test themselves against tougher opponents, the Titans' performance will be closely watched by coaches and scouts.

For Siena Heights, this loss serves as a reminder that they have a long way to go if they hope to compete with the top teams in the league. The Golden Knights will look to bounce back from this setback on the road next week.

Game Stats:

Detroit Mercy (HOME):

* Field Goals: 31/58 (53.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 26/44 (59.1%)

* 3-Point FG: 5/14 (36.0%)

* Free Throws: 24/33 (73.0%)

* Rebounds: 51 (Off: 17, Def: 34)

* Assists: 8

* Turnovers: 18

* Steals: 9

* Blocks: 1

Siena Heights (AWAY):

* Field Goals: 20/54 (37.0%)

* 2-Point FG: 15/30 (50.0%)

* 3-Point FG: 5/24 (21.0%)

* Free Throws: 15/22 (68.0%)

* Rebounds: 18 (Off: 4, Def: 14)

* Assists: 10

* Turnovers: 13

* Steals: 10

* Blocks: 1