GAME PREVIEW - Mount Union Heads To Michigan To Take On Adrian
| 2nd - 00:00 | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Union (1-4) | 20 | 28 | 48 |
| Adrian (Mich.) (6-0) | 31 | 32 | 63 |
| Adrian, Mich. - Merillat Gym | |||
| Mount Union | Adrian (Mich.) |
|---|---|
| Pts: Taylor Moore - 11 | Pts: Eric Lewis - 17 |
| Reb: Taylor Moore - 6 | Reb: Sean Gallant - 9 |
| Ast: Justen Little - 2 | Ast: 2 Players (#05, #33 - 2) |
| Team Statistics | Mount Union | Adrian (Mich.) |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 31.2% (15-48 ) | 37.7% (23-61 ) |
| Rebounds | 38 | 40 |
| Assists | 7 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 27 | 19 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 17 | 27 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 9 | 12 |
| Pts in the Paint | 20 | 16 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 2 | 4 |
| Bench Pts | 29 | 17 |
Mount Union (1-3) takes to the road for its farthest non-conference road game of the season, Wednesday (Nov. 28) when it takes on Adrian College (Mich) at the Merillat Sport and Fitness Center with tipoff scheduled for 5:30 pm.
The Purple Raiders traveled to Hiram to take on the Terriers in their last game (Sat. Nov 24), but came out on the short end falling 93-84. Freshman Jarrett Ruffin (Northfield/Nordonia) led the way for the Raiders with 20 points and grabbed eight rebounds, which were both season-highs for Ruffin.
Sophomore Nate Jacubec (Struthers/Struthers) had 19 points for the second straight game, and has scored double figures in all four games this season.
Adrian has a perfect 4-0 record on the season with wins over Otterbein (61-49), at No. 13 Wooster (57-56), at Siena Heights 62-40 and at Marygrove in its last game (80-55).
The Bulldogs are part of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Assoication and last season had a 17-9 record and advanced to their conference final where they were defeated by Hope 65-62 (OT).
Eric Lewis leads the Bulldogs with 19.0 points and 2.5 steals, is tied for the team lead with 6.8 rebounds.
| Team Stats | Mount Union | Adrian |
| Points per game | 74.8 | 65 |
| Points Allowed per game | 77.8 | 50 |
| Field Goal % | 41.7 | 37.7 |
| 3 Point % | 40.5 | 37.5 |
| Free throw % | 73.4 | 73.1 |
| Rebounds | 39.0 | 44.8 |
| Assists | 15.8 | 9.3 |
| Turnovers | 12.5 | 13 |
Coaches
Mike Fuline (Kent State '98) is 13-18 in his second season as head coach at Mount Union after a successful career at the high school level that included winning the 2010 OHSAA Division I State Championship at Massillon Jackson.
Mark White (Adrian College '88) is 49-34 in his fourth season as head coach, and has led the Bulldogs to 45 wins the past three seasons.
Nate Jacubec - So., 5-11, G, Struthers/Struthers
Has started all four games this season
Leads team in scoring (17.3), rebounds (6.3), and assists (4.0)
Season-high 19 points vs. Pitt-Greensburg (11/20/12) and at Hiram (11/24/12)
Season-high/Career-high 10 rebounds at Westminster (11/16/12)
2012 OAC Freshman of the Year
2012 Buzz Ridl All-Tournament Team
Career-high 21 points at Otterbein (1/21/12) and at John Carroll (1/25/12)
Career-high 5 three-pointers at John Carroll (1/25/12) and at Hiram (11/24/12)
Career-high 7 assists at Hiram (11/24/12)
Taylor Moore - Fr., 6-6, F, North Canton/Hoover
Has played in all four games with one start (vs. Thiel)
Second on the team in rebounding (5.5)
Had first double-double with season/career-high 12 points and 10 rebounds vs Pitt-Greensburg (11/20/12)
Kyle Scelza - Fr., 6-1, G, Stow/Stow
Has come off the bench in all three games
Second on the team in scoring (11.2 ppg)
Tied for team lead in three-pointers made (9)
Season-high/Career-high 16 points at Hiram (11/24/12)
Season-high/Career-high 6 rebounds and 4 assists vs Pitt- Greensburg (11/20/12)
Season-high/Career-high 4 three-pointers vs Pitt-Greensburg (11/20/12) and at Hiram (11/24/12)
Jarrett Ruffin - Fr., 6-6, F, Northfield/Nordonia
Has started two games this season
First on the team in blocks (1.3 bpg)
Third on the team in scoring (10.2 ppg)
Season-high/Career-high20 points and 8 rebounds at Hiram (11/24/12)
Matt Kiger - Sr., 6-5, F, Williamstown, W.Va./Williamstown
Has played in all four games with one start (vs. Pitt-Greensburg)
Leads team in field goal percentage (.727)
Season-high 19 points and 7 rebounds vs. Thiel (11/16/12)
Career-high 20 points at Otterbein (12/4/10) and vs. Waynesburg (12/30/10)
Career-high 9 rebounds vs. Waynesburg (12/30/10)
Justen Little - Sr., 5-10, G, Galion/Galion
Has started all four games this season
Second on the team in assists (3.5 apg)
Season-high 6 points and 7 assists vs Pitt-Greensburg (11/20/12)
Career-high 15 points at Heidelberg (2/18/12)
Career-high 7 rebounds at Ohio Northern (1/7/12)
Career-high 7 assists three times last vs Pitt-Greensburg (11/20/12)
Jimmy Darnley - Jr., 6-5, F, Canton/GlenOak
Has played in four games with three starts
Season-high 3 points vs Westminster (11/16/12)
Season-high/Career-high 8 rebounds vs Westminster (11/17/12)
Career-high 5 points at Ohio Northern (2/12/11)
Cody Dillon - Fr., 6-4, G, Newton Falls/Newton Falls
Has started all four games this season
Third on the team in scoring (10.3)
First on the team in free throw attempts ( 3.5 attempts/game)
Season-high/Career-high 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists vs Thiel (11/17/12)
Evan Keeslar - Fr., 6-3, G, Uniontown/Green
Has come off the bench in four games this season
Season-high/Career-high 8 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists at Hiram (11/24/12)
T.J. Gillespie - Jr., 5-11, G, Toledo/Toledo St. John's
Has come off the bench in two games this season
Career-high 20 points vs. Ohio Northern (1/8/11)
Career-high 5 assists vs. Otterbein (1/22/11)
Jerrod Lane - Jr., 6-6, F, North Canton/Hoover
Has come off the bench in three games this season
Season-high 3 points and 3 rebounds at Westminster (11/16/12)
