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 Picture

Coe 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.
State of Play
  • 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.
Bottom Line

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.