MILWAUKEE – A season high in points in
Mason Dopirak was outmatched by the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire offense as the MSOE men's basketball drops it's home opener.
FINAL SCORE
MSOE RAIDERS – 63
Wisconsin-Eau Claire - 83
HOW IT HAPPENED
- A Dopirak three gave MSOE (1-3, 0-0 NACC) a quick advantage eventually having 10-3 lead just minutes into the game. Wisconsin-Eau Claire (2-3, 0-0 WIAC) began to rattle off points, taking a 18-17 lead at the midway point. The Blugolds held the momentum the rest of the first half, heading into the break with a 40-26 advantage.
- Chase Cummings restarted the scoring for the Raiders in the second half, knocking down a pair of free throws. Matus Dopirak led the Red & White charge to get within six four minutes into the second half. The Blugolds high-fly offensive exploded the rest of the way to put away the Raiders.
MSOE STAT TRACKER
Points –
Mason Dopirak (27)
Rebounds –
Chase Cummings (6)
Assists –
Matus Dopirak (3)
Steals – Three with One
WHO'S ON DECK
The Raiders will open up Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference (NACC) play on Wednesday, November 29
th, when they make the short trip up to Mequon to face Concordia University-Wisconsin at 7:00 PM.
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