Warriors Face Tough Challenge Against Defenders

FOREST CITY, IA – In their third straight home game, the Waldorf men's basketball team hosted the Dordt University Defenders on Saturday evening. The Warriors suffered a 1-5-75 defeat.

"3 games, same result. We have to be better in the 2^nd half both on offense and defense," said Head Coach Nigel Jenkins. "Not that our 1^st half was great tonight, but our energy ad effort was there on both ends. We didn't have that in the 2^nd half."

Gabriel Sorensen (JR/West Have, UT) opened the game with a three. Ugo Ejiofor (JR/Dallas, TX) drew a foul on a made shot for a three point play to take the lead at 8-6. Sorensen made another three and the Defenders tied the game at 11-11.

Noah Miller (JR/Forest City, IA) extended the lead for the Warriors with a three, assisted by Justin Wiggins (JR/West Palm Beach, FL). The Defenders tied the game at 19. Two three-pointers by Khalil Grayson (JR/Milwaukee, WI) took the lead at 26-24. With just under 4 minutes left in the first half, the Defenders took a four point lead. The Warriors brought the game within one after a three-point play from Ejiofor. The Defenders were up at half 50-41.

In the second half, the Defenders took control and outscored the Warriors 55-34 to win the game 105-75.

Jenkins added, "Dordt is a really good team. If you want to beat a team like them, you have to play well for 40 minutes."

Ejiofor finished with a double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds. Grayson and Derek Williams (JR/Boston, MA) each had 12 points and Sorensen added 10. Noah Gwinn (JR/Liberty, SC) finished with three assists.

The Warriors continue with another home game against the Mount mercy Mustangs on Tuesday, November 7^th. Tipoff is at 7:30 pm at Hanson Fieldhouse.