The Lakers men's basketball team traveled to Piqua, Ohio on Saturday to face the Edison State Chargers. The #4 nationally ranked Lakers ran their record to 14-0 (5-0) after defeating the Chargers by a final score of 86-77. The story of this game for both teams, was the number of fouls called. Overall, there were a whopping 71 total personal fouls called during the game. This made it very difficult for either team to get into any flow. Free throws became the key to the game as there were 94 free throws taken by the teams combined. Edison State scored 5 more points from the line than the Lakers while attempting 10 more free throws. However, the Lakers converted more field goals and 3-pointers to earn the win.

After having a 10 point lead at the break, the Lakers had a strong start to the second half and took their largest lead of the game at 50-35 early on. From there, they played it out to earn the win. Chaze Harris led all scorers with 19 points and while also recording 6 rebounds. Jaidon Lipscomb finished with 18 points while Kyle Jackson contributed 8 points and 6 rebounds. Blake Bluitt chipped in 9 points and Ansy Oulare added 7 points and a game high 11 rebounds.

Hunter's Highlights: "This was a difficult contest as it became a foul-fest. I don't know that I've ever been in a game quite like that. It was tough for either team to get in any rhythm; however, I was happy with our overall effort to get the win. Three road games this week was a challenge. One more before we get to come back home.  We have some areas we need to improve on and so we'll get back at it this week."

Next Up: The Lakers travel to Elyria on Wednesday to face the Lorain County Commodores. It will be the 4th straight road game for the Lakers. Tip off is scheduled foir 7:30pm.