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Champion Christian College leaned on late-game poise to outlast Great Lakes Christian, 64–60, on Saturday afternoon (Jan. 3, 2026) at the Doty Center.

Game flow
The matchup was tight from the opening tip. Great Lakes Christian held a slim 12–11 edge after the first quarter, and the teams went into halftime deadlocked at 30–30 after matching 18-point second quarters. Great Lakes Christian again nudged ahead after three (43–41), but Champion Christian's best stretch came in the fourth: a 23–17 closing quarter that flipped the game and sealed the four-point win.

What decided it
Champion Christian won at the foul line and finished the fourth quarter.
Champion Christian shot 23-for-35 at the line (65.7%) and scored 23 points in the fourth, the biggest quarter by either team. Great Lakes Christian was solid at the stripe (14-for-18, 77.8%), but didn't generate enough late offense to match Champion's closing push.

Great Lakes Christian controlled the glass but couldn't convert from three.
Great Lakes Christian dominated rebounding 51–38 (including 17 offensive boards) and held Champion to 26.1% shooting (18-for-69). However, Great Lakes Christian hit just 2-of-23 from three (8.7%), a major limiter in a one-possession game down the stretch. Champion Christian wasn't lights-out either (5-of-20), but made enough timely perimeter shots and free throws to survive.

Turnovers were costly for Great Lakes Christian.
Great Lakes Christian committed 25 turnovers (to Champion's 13). Even with extra possessions created by offensive rebounding, giveaways repeatedly stalled scoring chances—especially important given the cold three-point shooting.

Top performers
Champion Christian College
- Jordan Hammons:26 points, 10 rebounds, 9-of-11 FT; carried the offense with relentless pressure and finishing.
- Jaylen Edmonson:12 points on efficient shooting (3-of-6) and 2-of-4 from three.
- Lauren Castillo (bench):9 points (2-of-2 from three) in 25 minutes, providing key spacing.

Great Lakes Christian
- MaKensie Mondy:21 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, 8-of-10 FT; the steadiest scoring threat.
- Dalys McGuinnis:13 points, 7 rebounds, 3 blocks; strong two-way presence inside.
- MyKenzie Kent:8 points, 12 rebounds; helped fuel Great Lakes' edge on the boards.

By the numbers
- Final: Champion Christian 64, Great Lakes Christian 60
- Quarter scores: 11–12, 18–18, 12–13, 23–17
- Rebounds: Great Lakes Christian 51, Champion Christian 38
- 3PT shooting: Great Lakes Christian 2/23, Champion Christian 5/20
- Turnovers: Great Lakes Christian 25, Champion Christian 13