SPRING ARBOR, Mich. - In an intense basketball clash at Spring Arbor, MI, on November 11, 2025, the Lawrence Tech University Blue Devils faced a challenging game against the Spring Arbor Cougars, ending with a final score of 85-75 in favor of the Cougars.
The game started off with Spring Arbor quickly establishing dominance, leading the first half with a significant margin. Early into the game, Shane Rykse of Spring Arbor secured the lead by sinking two free throws, followed by impressive three-point shots from both Travis Grayson and Rykse. The Cougars managed to extend their lead up to 15 points, closing the first half at 43-35. Despite a crucial three-pointer from Lawrence Tech's
Damian Thompson, assisted by
Davin Walker, the Blue Devils struggled to close the gap.
The second half saw a resurgence from Lawrence Tech, initiated by
Ramon Zapater's three-pointer. Defensive efforts, highlighted by Walker's key block, showcased the Blue Devils' tenacity.
Damian Thompson continued to impact the scoreboard with pivotal plays, including a notable layup that brought Lawrence Tech within three points of the Cougars. However, Spring Arbor widened the gap once again to finish nine points ahead by the game's close.
Top individual performances from Lawrence Tech included
Damian Thompson leading with 17 points and
Vuk Zarubica contributing significantly both offensively and defensively. The team's rebounding efforts were led by Karem Sariaslan with 5 rebounds. The Blue Devils are now looking forward to their next challenge against Indiana University at South Bend on November 15 in South Bend, IN, hoping to improve their current season record of 3-1.