Dearborn, MI - The men's basketball used a balanced scoring attack Wednesday night in defeating the visiting Northwestern Ohio Racers 70-59. Michigan-Dearborn (10-11, 5-8) had four players score in dobule digits and held the Racers to 38% shooting for the game. Northwestern Ohio (7-14, 4-9) made 12 three-pointers in the game but their perimeter play only got them to the free throw line seven times in the game.

Michigan-Dearborn was able to build an eight lead just past the midway point of the first half, but the Racers pulled within one point with just three minutes left in the half. A three-pointer by freshman Alex Hagel and sophomore Jason's Penn late basket gave the Wolverines a five lead at halftime.

Baskets were exchanged in the second half as Michigan-Dearborn maintained the lead, but Northwestern Ohio was able to tie the game up at 57 with just over six minutes remaining in the game. The game would not remain tied for long as sophomore Ali Farhat sank a three-pointer gave the Wolverines a three point lead which they would not relinquish. Strong free throw shooting allowed Michigan-Dearborn to build on the lead. The Wolverines made 8 of 10 free throws in the last six minutes of the game to win 70-59.

Freshman Xavier Crofford, junior Marcus Williams, and Farhat each scored 12 points while Penn scored 11 points and had 8 rebounds. The men's basketball team will play at Marygrove on Saturday at 3:00pm. The game will be played at the Northwest Activities Center.