Dragons Set For Showdown With Panthers And Warriors

Alex Brown leads the Dragons in scoring, averaging 14.5 points per game on 48.6% shooting from the field and 44.9% shooting from beyond the arc.
Alex Brown leads the Dragons in scoring, averaging 14.5 points per game on 48.6% shooting from the field and 44.9% shooting from beyond the arc.
Posted: Jan 30, 2018

The Tiffin University men's basketball team will hit the road on Thursday for a GLIAC South contest with the Davenport University Panthers. The Dragons will return home for a Saturday game with Wayne State University.

Tiffin University vs. Davenport University 

Series Record: The Panthers hold a 1-0 lead 

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Location: DU Student Center – 6193 Kraft Avenue, SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 

Last Matchup: The Panthers downed the Dragons 77-61 in their first-ever matchup. The Dragons held a 10-point lead at the start of the 2nd half, but the Panthers roared back with 54 2nd half points. 

Spiraling Out Of Control: Since the Panthers defeated Tiffin on December 7, Davenport has lost 9 of 10 games with their lone win coming against Great Lakes Christian. Rebounding has been a really big issue for the Panthers during their losing streak, snagging 35 or more boards only twice in their last 10 games. 

Mr. Consistent: Alex Brown continues to be a rock for the Dragons offense, scoring 10 or more points in five of his last eight games. Brown is 18th in career scoring at Tiffin with 1,204 points scored, is tied for 15th in career rebounding with 491 boards, and recently eclipsed 200 career assists. Alex would be the first player in Tiffin history to accumulate at least 1,000 points, 500 rebounds, and 200 assists.

 

Tiffin University vs. Wayne State University 

Series Record: The Warriors have dominated the all-time series, holding a 17-3 lead over the Dragons. 

Last Matchup: It was a nail-biter in Detroit the last time these two hooked up. The Warriors outlasted Tiffin 58-56, seeing Austin Adams' three-point attempt strike iron as time expired. 

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Consistently Inconsistent: The Warriors are a very streaky team this year, defeating two ranked teams, yet they sit one game over .500. Over the last five seasons, the Warriors are 49-69, with last season being the only over .500. 

Youngsters: Freshmen Quentin Jones and Justin Miller have been steady contributors for Tiffin, combining to score 13.6 points per game on 47% shooting from the field. The combination is averaging 3.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 16.5 minutes per game.