Titans' rally falls short against NC State, 82-79

A late 2nd half rally came up short as the Detroit Titans were defeated by the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 82-79, at the Reynolds Coliseum. NC State led by 18 with eight minutes left in regulation before the Titans closed the game with a 32-17 run, until a three-point attempt from UDM's freshman guard Jarod Williams went in & out at the buzzer.

Detroit (5-6) was led by junior forward Juwan Howard Jr., who finished with 24 points, seven rebounds, two assists, & two steals, while senior co-captain Evan Bruinsma added 16 points & six rebounds. Senior center Ugochukwu Njoku scored a career-high 11 points and grabbed a team-high nine rebounds.

The Titans will remain on the road as they head to Akron for a 7 pm game against the Zips this Wednesday night at the James A. Rhodes Arena.


OTHER SCORES FROM AROUND THE STATE
MEN'S BASKETBALL
Michigan State 67, Oakland 63
Arizona 72, Michigan 70
Dayton 84, Central Michigan 58

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
Notre Dame 86, Michigan 64