Box Score TOLEDO, Ohio – Lourdes men's basketball (9-2) (5-2 in WHAC) lost 67-100 against the University of Toledo (6-6) (0-0 in MAC) on Saturday afternoon in an exhibition matchup in Savage Arena. The game was the first Division 1 opponent that Lourdes has played against this season.

The Gray Wolves' offense was firing on all cylinders to start the game. Sophomore guard Derek Fairley made 10 of the first 12 points for Lourdes to help keep the game tied at 12-a-piece six minutes into the first half.

At the midway point through the first half, Toledo had a slim five-point lead over Lourdes, 25-20. However, the Rockets capitalized on five Gray Wolves' turnovers near the end of the first half to put Lourdes in a 28-49 deficit at halftime. Lourdes was unable to make up the deficit in the second half as Toledo eventually pulled away with the double-digit victory.

Stat Leaders
Sophomore guard Derek Fairley had his fifth 30-point performance of the season for the Gray Wolves, leading all scorers in the game with 34 points and six three-pointers. He also extended his 13-game double-digit scoring streak.

Senior guard/forward Stephen Coleman Jr. nearly had a double-double with 10 points and a team-high nine rebounds in the game.

Defensively, the Gray Wolves caused problems for Toledo's possession security throughout the contest, forcing 11 Rocket turnovers on eight steals.

Toledo had five players score in double-figures, including senior forward Sean Craig who had an 11-point, 11-rebound double-double.

Coach DuPree's Postgame Comments
"I thought it was a great experience for our guys to go step on the court and show that they can compete with anybody that they're lined up against. In the beginning, in the first 10 minutes, I thought our offense was moving great. We were getting quality shots and that's what kept us in the game. We kind of broke away from that in the second half and they got way too many points in the paint. It's tough because they have a lot of size and length, but I'm proud of our guys' effort and how they played."

Next Game
Lourdes will head back to the Ebeid Rec Center on Monday, Dec. 29 at 5:30 p.m. to take on the University of Windsor.