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Men's basketball season ends with quarterfinal loss at Findlay

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FINDLAY, Ohio - The Lake Superior State men's basketball season ended Wednesday with a 73-56 loss at Findlay, which won its 105th straight home game.

The Oilers (24-3), who were the No. 2 seed in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, led 41-25 at halftime. They extended the lead to 60-35 during the first 10 minutes of the second half.

Sophomore guard Khalid Wells totaled 17 points and three assists, and senior center Justin Williams compiled 12 points and six rebounds to lead Lake Superior State (15-12). Freshman guard Derek Billing, who leads the GLIAC in steals, added 11 points, three assists and two steals. Williams, who was 6-of-10 from the field, tops the league in field-goal percentage.

Kyle Caiola totaled 15 points and five assists to lead Findlay. Four Oilers scored in double figures. UF shot 46.3 percent from the field, including 6-of-21 from three-point range. The Oilers made 17-of-21 free throws and out-rebounded LSSU, 34-31.

LSSU shot 43.1 percent from the field, including 3-of-13 from three-point range. The Lakers made 9-of-14 free throws and totaled 19 turnovers.

Findlay will play Wayne State in the GLIAC semifinal game Saturday at Ferris State. Michigan Tech and FSU will meet in the other semifinal.

Findlay vs. LSSU Boxscore

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Players Mentioned

Derek Billing

#14 Derek Billing

G
6' 2"
Freshman
Khalid Wells

#4 Khalid Wells

G
6' 1"
Sophomore
Justin Williams

#50 Justin Williams

C
6' 7"
Senior

Players Mentioned

Derek Billing

#14 Derek Billing

6' 2"
Freshman
G
Khalid Wells

#4 Khalid Wells

6' 1"
Sophomore
G
Justin Williams

#50 Justin Williams

6' 7"
Senior
C