FINDLAY, Ohio – Cedarville extended its winning streak to three games with an 85-75 G-MAC result over Findlay at Niekamp Arena.
It also marked the third consecutive triumph on the Oilers' home floor for the Yellow Jackets, 12-13 overall and 7-10 G-MAC.
CU shot a blistering 60 percent from the field, including 69.2 percent in the second half. The Jackets trailed 34-33 at halftime before erupting for 52 points over the final 20 minutes.
Jaylen Davis led the way with 21 points and eight rebounds, going 4-for-8 from three-point range and 5-of-6 at the free-throw line.
Sam Johnson added 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting, while
Anthony Ruffolo also scored 18.
Jordan Jonathan came off the bench with nine points going 4-for-5 from the field.
After a back-and-forth first half that featured six ties and 10 lead changes, Cedarville seized control early in the second period.
A 3-pointer by Sellars and back-to-back triples from Davis helped ignite a decisive run, and the Yellow Jackets built their largest lead of 15 with 2:29 remaining .
Quotable: Head Coach Rob Jones
"I thought our guys were as locked in as they've been all season. To come into a tough road environment against a really good team and play with that kind of poise and composure says a lot about this group. Our defense really set the tone and complemented what we were doing offensively. We shared the ball, especially in the second half, and trusted each other. I was really pleased with how we built the lead late and stayed aggressive while still playing under control. That balance of calm and confidence was big for us tonight."
Stinger Notes:
- Will Gibson dished out a game-high six assists in 24 minutes.
- Cedarville dominated the inside with a 38-22 margin on points in the paint.
- The Jackets made 18-of-26 shots (.692) in the second half.
- The defense limited Findlay to a .375 accuracy from the field.
- CU assisted on 19 baskets and committed just nine turnovers.
- The outcome reversed an 82-75 Oilers' win at the Callan Athletic Center on January 31.
- All nine Yellow Jackets to see the court scored at least one point.
