FLBC vs Emmaus Bible College

Recap

On Friday evening, the FLBC Conquerors took on the Emmaus Bible College Eagles in Dubuque, IA. The Eagles came into the contest with a 0-2 record on the season. They also featured a new men’s coach in his first season with the team. Despite the long driving trip, the Conquerors were ready to play and they set the tone early in this one. They enjoyed a comfortable 55-29 lead at halftime after shooting a hot 60.5% from the field. Things cooled off a little in the second half with the teams basically trading baskets the rest of the game. The Conquerors won the game 97-76 with everyone on the roster seeing some game action. Brandon Redding from Emmaus led all scorers with 28 points on the night with Micah Moan leading the Conquerors with 25 points. Four other players scored in double figures for the Conquerors including Weston Napier (10), Isaac Tierney (14), Luther Zeltinger (14), and Mikah Olson (13). The team also enjoyed a significant 41-27rebounding advantage over the Eagles along with a season-low in turnovers with 9 for the game. With the victory, the Conquerors leveled their season record to 3-3. It was a nice night overall as the teams enjoyed renewing their friendly rivalry after several years away from competing against one another. The Eagles will visit FLBC on Saturday, December 7, 2019, in Maple Grove as the Conquerors celebrate Parent’s Weekend.