The Lakeland men's basketball team played host to the Terra State Titans today in Laker Gym and came away with a convincing 106-83 victory. This was a game of runs as the Lakers led early before allowing the Titans to crawl back into the game. Lakeland then closed emphatically to seal the win. In the 1st half, Lakeland jumped out to an early 8-2 lead as Devin Belle scored 4 quick points and Kaleb Wanamaker and Brandon Moore each scored a layup. Th teams would trade baskets until Adam Williams scored on a driving layup to put the Lakers up 13 at 24-11. Moore would then steal the ball, get fouled, and convert 1-2 free throws before the Titans scored a basket. Belle answered right back with a 3-pointer giving the Lakers a 28-13 lead. Lakeland would then go cold and commit some turnovers allowing the Titans to cut the lead to 5 at 32-27. Following a Titan turnover, Wanakmaker would score another layup giving the Lakers a 36-27 lead. The teams would trade baskets and the Titans again crept back into the game trailing 43-36 before Brandon Moore hit Devin Belle with a lob pass for a layup and a 45-36 Laker lead. On the next Titans possession, Moore would grab the rebound and feed a streaking Amarion Glenn for a layup. The Titans would then turn the ball over and Eric Cook would connect on 2-2 free throws as he was fouled on an offensive rebound. The Lakers went into the break leading 49-36. 

For the first few minutes of the second half, the teams would trade baskets. Lakeland would again go cold from the field and commit some untimely turnovers. The Titans took advantage and and even took the lead at 66-64 with under 12 minutes to play. Lakeland then started clicking again. Devin Belle tied the score at 66 when he sank two free throws. After a Titan foul, Kaleb Wanamaker hit a 3-pointer for a 69-66 lead. Following a Titan miss, Belle drove the basket hard before laying in a 4-foot jumper. After the Titans hit 1-2 free throws, Wanamaker connected on another for a 74-67 lead. Lakeland would then go into cruise control as they were able to force turnovers and rushed Titan shots expanding their lead for the final win.

Lakeland finished with 4 scorers in double digits. Devin Belle led all scorers with 30 points while Brandon Moore finished his afternoon with 18 points. Both Eric Cook and Kaleb Wanamaker recorded 13 points while Amarion Glenn, Adam Williams, and David McClain each added 9 points for the Lakers. Ben Hamilton chipped in 5 points in the Lakeland win.

Amarion Glenn: "If we work hard and pass the ball we will do well. Brandon (Moore) and Devin (Belle) really set the offensive tone for us. When they start well we get it going, but if they start slow then we struggle a bit at first. Everyone did a good job contributing and it put David (McClain) and I in a good position to come in and try and be difference makers."  

AC Christian's Corner: "There was a stretch where our team rebounding really came into play and helped us win this game. Our press also was able to cause some turnovers and create some offensive opportunities, but overall, we are still learning to play and finish. We will continue to work on consistency and our ability to execute down the stretch to put teams away. Credit Terra as they played hard. Hopefully, this will help us take another step in our learning and developmental process."

Next Up: The Lakers will travel to Erie Community College in Buffalo, NY to face the Kats in non-league action on Tuesday (12/17). Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 pm.