“I was pleased with Austin Deem, especially on defense,” said Brown. “He drew three charges and played the defense we have to play from all five guys. Matt Stuart also really played well. I thought as a team we played well in the second half.”

For the night Jarrett and Holmes had 11 each, while Costello added nine and Stuart had seven. Deem ended with six and Mitchell had five. Jarrett was the Cardinals’ leading rebounder with eight, while Miller and Wittmer had six each for ND. Lucas Swartzentruber posted six steals, while Wagler had five assists. Costello dished out eight assists for WC.

The Cougar JV also picked up the win, 54-17. Mitchell led WC with six, while Deem and Babrick had four each. Adam Joyce added a pair and Brayton Ashby had one. ND was led by 12 from Anthony Steffey and got 11 from Joey Riggins.