The men’s basketball team defeated Ferris State and Grand Valley State University this weekend to sweep the weekend in front of home crowds during the Winter Carnival Weekend. The wins moved the team up to second place in the GLIAC North Division with an improved 13-4 conference record and 15-6 overall.

Ali Haidar goes up for a rebound to add to his career total of 806 rebounds. Photo by Pamela Landrum
Both games were rematches from earlier this season with Ferris State being first on the menu. Earlier this season the Huskies fell to the Bulldogs while visiting Ferris State in a 66-74 final.
This time the Huskies turned things around on their visitor, ending the game with a 64-55 final in their favor. Senior Ali Haidar netted 27 points and 17 rebounds in the win for the Huskies. Haidar now the all-time rebound leader for the Huskies with 806.
Throughout the game, the Huskies had a 15-point lead four different times, but the Bulldogs were able to battle back but never enough to over come their host.
Saturday the Huskies met the Lakers for the first time since falling while visiting Grand Valley in a 65-70 final. This time the Lakers wouldn’t be so lucky, as the Huskies stormed past them with the final ending at 69-51.
Sophomore Ben Stelzer outscored the Lakers with his individual points as he made four three-pointers in the first half alone. Ali Haidar once again made major contributions to the win, as his points effort helped the Huskies gain a 25 point lead over the Lakers in the second half.
This week the Huskies return to the road as they continue their GLIAC schedule, heading to Wayne State and Grand Valley State for Thursday and Saturday games.