Men’s Basketball opened its season with back-to-back games on Oct. 23 and 24.
The Tigers took on Dickinson State University first, where they won 79-53. Thirty seconds into the game, sophomore Justus Gardiner made a jump shot, setting the pace for the rest of the game
Doane stayed ahead throughout the game, with junior Crayton Macholan making a layup in the last minute of the game.
The top scorers were sophomore Trevon Beckman with 20 points, senior Jonan Clausen with 13 and Gardiner with 11. Beckman also led the team in rebounds and assists.
The next day, the Tigers took on Bellevue University, falling short by a single point. Both teams followed each other closely, with the first half ending 28-29 and the second half tied 29-29.
Bellevue scored within the first thirty seconds of gameplay, but Doane’s Beckman quickly followed up with a three-point shot, allowing the Tigers to pull ahead. In the second half, Bellevue pulled ahead, but the Tigers rose to the challenge with consecutive free throws and layups.
Top scorers were Beckman with 18, Claussen with 13, and Wilson with 11 points. Beckman led in rebounds while junior Gabe Selby led in assists.
Men’s Basketball will play against York University on Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. before taking on Peru State College on Nov. 4, at 7 p.m. both at home.
