SYLVANIA, Ohio - The Lourdes University men's basketball team (20-8, 14-8 in WHAC) secured a 67–62 victory over Siena Heights (8-20, 4-18 in WHAC) on Saturday afternoon.
The day not only celebrated Senior Night, but also marked the final regular-season home game in program history due to the announced closing of the university at the end of the current semester.
The atmosphere in Sylvania reflected the magnitude of the moment. Alumni returned to support the program, the student section remained engaged throughout the contest, and the crowd played an active role in honoring the senior class.
Lourdes heads into the WHAC Tournament as the No. 4 seed and will take on No. 5 seeded Lawrence Tech in the first round. Lourdes will host the first round in the Ebeid Rec Center at 7pm on Thursday, Feb. 26. Below are the first round matchups for the WHAC Tournament.
No. 1 Madonna vs. No. 8 Aquinas
No. 4 Lourdes vs. No. 5 Lawrence Tech
No. 3 Rochester Christian vs. No. 6 Cleary
No. 2 Indiana Tech vs. No. 7 Cornerstone
Strong Start and Steady Control
Senior guard/forward
Stephen Coleman Jr. opened the scoring with a mid-range jumper, immediately energizing the crowd and setting the tone. From that point forward, Lourdes maintained control of the game. Although both teams shot in the low 40-percent range from the field, the Gray Wolves' defensive intensity and composure prevented any significant momentum swings. Lourdes took the lead early and never looked back.
Key Performances
Sophomore guard
Adonus Abrams led the Gray Wolves with a complete performance, recording 16 points, nine rebounds, and six steals in 36 minutes. His defensive activity created transition opportunities and reinforced Lourdes' identity as a high-intensity defensive unit.
Sophomore guard
Derek Fairley also contributed 13 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 steals in 34 minutes, adding balance on both ends of the floor.
For Siena Heights, Nick Sobush led the Saints with 15 points, while Jasiah Rainey followed closely behind with 11. Despite competitive efforts from the Saints, Lourdes' defensive discipline and ability to control tempo ultimately secured the seven-point win.
