SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Brandon Durnell scored a career-high 35 points but the Spring Arbor University men's basketball team was defeated by No. 13 Marian University 79-56 Saturday inside the McDonald Athletic Center.
 
The Cougars, who are not eligible for Crossroads League postseason play after missing much of the campaign due to COVID-19, completed their schedule with a 9-8 record. Marian picked up its 10th straight win to move to 19-4 overall. The Knights finished the regular season second in the Crossroads League standings.

 
THE BASICS
SCORE: Spring Arbor 56, Marian 79
LOCATION: McDonald Athletic Center | Spring Arbor, Mich.
RECORDS: Spring Arbor 9-8, Marian 19-4

 
GAME HIGHLIGHTS

• Spring Arbor held one of the nation's top teams to just 25 points in the first half, but Marian still took a 25-17 lead into locker room.
• After being limited to 35 percent shooting in the opening stanza, the Knights were red-hot from the field over the final 20 minutes, connecting on 68 percent of their field goal attempts.
• Along with his 35 points, Durnell added seven rebounds and four assists – both team-highs.
• Marian was led by Cameron Wolter, who posted a double-double with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Christian Stewart chipped in 14 points.