IRVINE, Calif. – Kaden Minter led Concordia University Irvine with 22 points, and MaCarhy Morris added 21, guiding the Golden Eagles to an 80-68 victory over Chaminade. The win was significant as it came against one of their top competitors.
Concordia’s defense was impressive. They held Chaminade to just 1-for-11 from three-point range. Nathan Medina, Chaminade’s leading shooter, struggled on the night, hitting only 4 of 17 shots and going a surprising 0-for-8 from beyond the arc.
The offensive spark came not just from Minter and Morris; Marcellus Edwards chipped in 16 points, while Radek Homer added 10. This balanced scoring was key to their success.
As the team navigates a busy stretch of five games in ten days, they’ll face Menlo on Tuesday at 7:15 PM PT following a women’s game earlier at 5 PM. This packed schedule is crucial as they aim to build momentum.
In a recent analysis from sports experts, maintaining defensive pressure has emerged as a pivotal strategy for winning in college basketball. Teams that focus on shutting down key players often see immediate results, just like Concordia did against Chaminade.
With the season progressing, keeping track of standings is essential. For more insights on their schedule and standings, check out the CUI men’s basketball schedule and the PacWest men’s basketball standings.
