TIFFIN, OH: Newly ranked in the NABC poll, the 23rd ranked Walsh Cavaliers cruised to victory this evening. For the second time in under two weeks, the Maroon and Gold handled the Green and Gold of the Tiffin Dragons, 76-58. Twelve days ago, Walsh defeated them, 82-70.
Thursday night's victory saw a slow start for Walsh but once a groove was found, it was no issue for the Men. The Dragon's came out firing starting the contest on an 8-0 run. Walsh eventually settled in but did not quite build a lead until 2 minutes to play in the first half. The balanced offensive attack earned an 11 point lead by the break. The Men continued the first half's ending efforts at the same pace til the clock hit 0:00, building nearly a 20 point lead for the final 20 minutes.
Four Cavs were in double digit scoring figures with
Kaleb Schaffer leading the way with 14 off the bench. The defensive effort was also strong and balanced as the Cavs forced 20 Tiffin turnovers, 10 accounting for steals.
Jadi Cunningham totaled three steals with Schaffer having two.
Up next, the Men will face rival, Malone, on Saturday. The away game is set to start at 3pm.
LOCATION: Gillmor Center
SCORE: #23 WU 76 - TU 58
RECORDS: #23 WU 14-2 (8-2), TU 5-12 (1-9)
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