The 10th-ranked Case Western Reserve University Spartans secured a 78-70 victory over the Brandeis University men's basketball team, propelled by 13 3-pointers, dealing a setback to the Judges in a University Athletic Association matchup at Red Auerbach Arena. Brandeis held a lead at halftime but couldn't maintain it against the Spartans' impressive 3-point shooting performance.

By the Numbers
  • Brandeis: 13-9, 4-7 UAA
  • CWRU: 18-4, 7-4 UAA
  • 10th-ranked CWRU's 13 3-pointers contributed significantly to their victory
  • CWRU hit 43.3% of their 3-point attempts, while Brandeis connected on 36.4% from beyond the arc
  • CWRU's Preston Maccoux led with 25 points, hitting 7-of-11 3-pointers
  • Rebounding advantage: CWRU 39-32, including a 10-4 lead on the offensive glass
State of Play
  • Brandeis had a slim lead at halftime but couldn't contain CWRU's 3-point shooting onslaught in the second half
  • CWRU's victory left the team with a record of 18-4, 7-4 in UAA, while Brandeis fell to 13-9, 4-7 in UAA
  • Both teams committed just five turnovers, showcasing solid ball control
What's Next

Brandeis is set to play at Chicago on February 16th at 8:30 pm (7:30 Central) as part of their upcoming Midwest trip.

Bottom Line

The Brandeis University men's basketball team succumbed to 10th-ranked CWRU's exceptional 3-point shooting, resulting in a 78-70 loss and a setback in University Athletic Association play.