Cota ties career high points in tight loss to Warner in home opener

GOSHEN, Ind. – Men’s basketball tipped off their 2026-27 campaign on Saturday, where the Maple Leafs welcomed the Warner University Royals. The Leafs fought hard down to the last seconds, but ultimately fell 78-81. In the pregame, Marcus Northern was recognized for having crossed the 1000-point threshold at the end of last season, coming into his senior year with 1018. The Royals got off to a fast start in the first half, establishing a 12-4 run, with seven of their points coming from Seth Childers. From here, the Leafs went on a 13-4 run, with points coming from Marcus Northern,…