Trine University Defeats Coe College 76-70 in NCAA DIII Tournament Clash
The #25 Coe College men's basketball team faced a 76-70 defeat against #9 Trine University in the NCAA DIII Tournament round of 32, with Cael Schmitt leading the game with 32 points.
The Big PictureCoe College faced a tough loss in the round of 32 of the NCAA DIII Tournament against Trine University, despite a strong comeback effort.
By the Numbers- Leading scorer: Cael Schmitt with 32 points and three steals, falling two points short of his career-high.
- Field goal struggles: Coe hit just 10 field goals in the first half and went 3-of-13 from beyond the arc.
- Second-half surge: Schmitt scored 23 of his 32 points in the second half to fuel Coe's comeback.
- Trine started hot, taking a 20-point lead in the first half.
- Coe fought back after halftime, pulling within five points and eventually taking the lead before Trine secured the win.
The Coe College men's basketball team's hard-fought battle against Trine University ended in a 76-70 loss, despite a remarkable effort led by Cael Schmitt's 32-point performance.
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