Northwest University falls to San Diego Christian | College men’s basketball

San Diego Christian scored 44 second half points to overtake Northwest University, 70-55 in a non-conference game on Friday. Northwest University (NU) held a 30-26 lead at the half.

San Diego Christian scored 44 second half points to overtake Northwest University, 70-55 in a non-conference game on Friday. Northwest University (NU) held a 30-26 lead at the half.

C.J. Carter Led NU (2-1) with 16 points. Nemanja Grujicic would add 11 points and nine rebounds while Marko Nikolic and Cody Shackett added eight points each for the Eagles. NU finished the game shooting a respectable 45 percent while winning the rebounding battle, 30-28.

San Diego Christian (2-0) was led by Trevor English and Rafael Rodriguez who both scored 15 points for the Hawks. Derrick Thompson and Peter Beale-Wirsing each scored 13 with Beale-Wirsing leading the team with nine rebounds.  The hawks shot 42 percent for the game.