PAINESVILLE, Ohio - The 24th-ranked Lake Superior State men's basketball team returned from a 12-day holiday layoff Friday and beat Lake Erie 79-60.

The Lakers (10-1 overall, 5-0 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference) posted their 10th straight win, tying last year's previous-best win streaks that were established during two different runs.

LSSU got off to an impressive start against the Storm (4-5 overall, 1-4 GLIAC), who were limited 19.2 percent from the field during the first half. The Lakers led 40-15 at halftime.

Senior Alex Williams totaled 17 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead Lake Superior State for the game. Junior Devin Daly finished with 16 points, and freshman Akaemji Williams added 11.

Alex Williams and Daly combined to score 19 first-half points.

LSSU shot 49.1 percent from the field for the game, including 8-of-23 from three-point range, and made 17-of-26 free throws. The Lakers committed only six turnovers.

Michael Morris scored 10 points, and Sean Howard and Nick Wells added nine each to lead Lake Erie. The Storm shot 35.2 percent from the field, including 5-of-19 from behind the arc, and made 17-of-29 free throws. They out-rebounded LSSU, 41-35.

LSSU plays at Ashland at 3 p.m. Sunday.

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