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Second Half Collapse Thwarts Mustangs

HOLLAND, Mich.-A second-half meltdown led to a 85-75 defeat at the hands of the Ohio Dominican Panthers on Friday night. The game was the first of two for the Mustangs at the 2009 Holland Sentinel Tournament at Hope College. Heading to the break with a 31-28 lead, the Mustangs seemed to be poised for the third victory of the season. The Panthers (4-6) had other plans. The Association of Independent…

Taylor Gains Valuable Experience in Costa Rica

DETROIT — Diante Taylor has been one of the key components of Marygrove men’s basketball ever since committing to the program at Battle Creek Central High School on March 16, 2012. More than three years later, Taylor has been preparing rigorously for his senior year on the hardwood for the Mustangs by gaining valuable experience both on-and-off the court over the summer months. Recently, Taylor (Battle Creek, Mich.) enjoyed an experience of…

Men’s Basketball Signs Hazel Park’s Mamadou Toure

STAY CONNECTED: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeBE THE FIRST TO KNOW: Text & Email AlertsDOWNLOAD OUR APPS: iOS (iPhone/iPad) | Android PHOTO GALLERY HAZEL PARK, Mich. — Third-year head coach Craig Covington continued to build a solid 2015 class on Tuesday (June 2) by announcing the addition of Hazel Park’s Mamadou Toure as the third commitment in as many weeks for Marygrove men’s basketball. Toure inked a 2015-16 Letter of Intent alongside his mother, Hazel Park head coach Brandon…

Men’s Basketball Adds University High’s Watkins Jr.

STAY CONNECTED: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeBE THE FIRST TO KNOW: Text & Email AlertsDOWNLOAD OUR APPS: iOS (iPhone/iPad) | Android PHOTO GALLERY FERNDALE, Mich. — Fresh off of the first signing of the 2015 last week, Marygrove men’s basketball continued to ink commits on Thursday (May 28) when University High’s Charles Watkins, Jr. signed a 2015-16 Letter of Intent to continue his academic and athletic careers at the northwest Detroit institution. The signing is the second in as…

So Close! Mustangs Nearly Upset Central State

WILBERFORCE, Ohio-On Thursday, the Mustangs hit the road to play in the annual Ben Waterman Classic at Central State University. A day later they would look to play the role of spoiler when they squared off against the host Marauders. No one inside the (outside of the Mustang bench) gave the smaller, younger ‘Stangs a chance against the heavily-favored Marauders. CSU, a team that has made victims of division 1…

Marygrove Basketball Signs Ida’s Nick Maviglia

STAY CONNECTED: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeBE THE FIRST TO KNOW: Text & Email AlertsDOWNLOAD OUR APPS: iOS (iPhone/iPad) | Android IDA, Mich. – Marygrove College basketball head coach Craig Covington visited Monroe County to ink the first commitment of the 2015 class, signing Ida High School’s Nick Maviglia to a 2015-16 Letter of Intent on Wednesday (May 20). Maviglia signed the Letter of Intent with family and friends looking on inside Ida High School’s media center as he…

Rim Rockin’ Mustangs Beat Cardinals

DETROIT, Mich.-You can hear the ESPN theme music now! The Mustangs were full of “Top 10” plays on Wednesday evening. When it was all said and done, the Mustangs took home a convincing 74-57 victory via four dunks, one alley-oop, and plenty of jaw dropping action for the home crowd. Junior forward Justin McKinney (Mumford) had a career night with 24 points in the rout of the Andrews University Cardinals….

Saints Best Mustangs

DETROIT, Mich.-The Mustangs played host to NAIA foe and WHAC member Siena Heights University on Saturday evening. The Post-Thanksgiving Day showdown was one-sided as the visiting Saints rolled over the Mustangs,83-59.The Saints used a 17-2 start to quiet a packed house for the Mustangs. Mark Snipes led a white-hot Saints attack with 13 first half points to fuel a 45-23 edge at the break. The Mustangs were paced by DeAundray…

Warriors Top Mustangs, 79-59

DETROIT, Mich.-On Tuesday, the Mustangs had the daunting task of facing a team that recently knocked off the #1 NCAA Division II team in the country. That team would be fellow Detroiter, Wayne State University. The Warriors from Wayne got off to a strong start to stave off the Mustangs, 79-59. A 25-6 start over the first eight minutes propelled the host Warriors to the victory. However, the Mustangs showed…

McKinney Leads Mustangs to First 2009-10 Win

ADRIAN, Mich.-The Mustangs upended NCAA Division III Mt. Union (67-64) in the consolation game of the John Dawson Memorial Tournament at Adrian College. The win comes one day after the Mustangs suffered their fifth straight defeat to begin the season A blazing start, led by junior forward Justin McKinney, propelled the Mustangs to an 11-point lead with 12:53 remaining in the first half. The Purple Raiders (Mt. Union) quickly stormed…

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