Jackets Push NCAA Division I Oakland in Exhibition Loss

ROCHESTER, Mich. – The Defiance College men's basketball team hit over 50 percent of its shots from the floor on Tuesday night at NCAA Division I Oakland University and was only outrebounded by a 38-36 margin in a 90-77 exhibition defeat to the Golden Grizzlies.

The Yellow Jackets never led in the contest but faced only a 49-38 deficit at the break. Defiance then connected on 14-of-26 attempts from the field in the second half to hang around in the 13-point loss.

The difference came via a 42-22 edge in the paint for the Grizzlies, while 26 Defiance turnovers led to 32 points for the home squad.

Logan Wolfrum ended with 21 points, six rebounds and two blocks, while Drew Frizell put up 20 points on six-of-12 shooting from beyond the arc and added seven rebounds and three assists. Mason Roth cracked double figures with 11 points to go with six assists and two steals. Ryan Hicks also performed well with a game-high 10 rebounds with eight points.