Lake Michigan College Overpowers North Central Michigan, 88-58, in Season Opener
Lake Michigan College opened its 2025-26 season with a commanding 88-58 road victory over North Central Michigan, using relentless pressure, a deep rotation, and dominant rebounding to control the game from start to finish.
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
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41 | 47 | 88 |
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27 | 31 | 58 |
Team Stats
Lake Michigan College
North Central Michigan
| Game Statistics | Lake Michigan College | North Central Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (30-93) | (21-56) |
| Field Goal % | 32.3% | 37.5% |
| Rebounds | 50 | 58 |
| Assists | 16 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 37 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 29 | 15 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 30 | 14 |
| Pts in the Paint | 32 | 34 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 34 | 26 |
The Red Hawks' defensive pressure set the tone early, forcing 37 NCMC turnovers, leading directly to transition scoring opportunities. LMC also owned the glass with a 50-58 rebounding battle, including 25 offensive boards, creating numerous second-chance points. Jadon Johnson provided early perimeter scoring with 12 points, Caleb Gatewood recorded a double-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, battling inside all afternoon. Malik Raines added 11 points on efficient 4-for-5 shooting, and Champ Hayden scored 11 points and tallied 4 steals, energizing the defense. Despite shooting just 32.3% from the field, LMC's volume, pace, offensive rebounding, and turnover creation allowed them to pull away.
The Red Hawks return tomorrow to take on Kirtland Community College for the second day of the NCMC Timberwolves Tip-Off Tournament.