Clinton College comes up short in Christian College league national title game
No. 3 Clinton College lost to top-seeded Bethel University 78-72 Saturday in the NCCAA Division I men’s basketball championship final.
The Golden Bears, who play in the National Christian College Athletic Association, finish with a 20-3 record.
It was a tough game for Clinton as it made less than 40% of its shots from the field and shot 25% from beyond the three-point line. However, the Golden Bears kept the game close as Bethel never led by more than six points.
Members of the Clinton College faculty and student body gathered again on campus to watch the championship game, which took place in Winona Lakes, Ind.
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“They have been outstanding to watch over the past few years,” said Jessica Blair, the Director of Student Engagement and Retention at Clinton College. “I know tonight wasn’t the outcome that we wanted, but they have had a great season and a lot to be proud of. I’m very proud of them.”
Cameron Shannon led the Golden Bears with 25 points, 12 rebounds and four assists, while freshman guard Jeremiah Anderson had 20 points and six rebounds.
