The No. 9 Gannon men's basketball team suffered its first setback of the 2025–26 campaign on Wednesday afternoon, falling 99–87 to Lake Superior State in a neutral-site matchup hosted by Mott Community College.
Lake Superior State opened the second half with a decisive 17–7 run that wiped out Gannon's halftime lead. From there, the Lakers controlled the game and never trailed again.
THE GAME FACTS
Score: Lake Superior State 99, No. 9 Gannon 87
Records: Gannon 3–1, Lake Superior State 2–3
Location: Ballenger Field House (Mott Community College) – Flint, Mich.
Date: November 26, 2025
THE KNIGHT CAP
- Prosser Leads the Way: Pace Prosser (Berlin, Pa./Berlin Brothersvalley) poured in a team-high 25 points, going 8-of-10 from the free-throw line while adding four assists.
- Morgan Strong Inside: Lucas Morgan (Sydney, Australia/Marist Catholic College North Shore) delivered 17 points and seven rebounds, shooting a perfect 7-for-7 at the line.
- Balanced Guard Play: Mackenzie Morgan (Sydney, Australia/Marist Catholic College North Shore) added 11 points, while freshman guard Carter Wamsley (York, Pa./Eastern York) provided 11 points off the bench on 3-of-4 shooting.
- Fast Start, Tough Finish: Gannon shot 45% in the first half and hit six threes, but Lake Superior State countered with 64% shooting in the second half and 44 bench points.
- Turning Point: The Lakers' early second-half surge flipped the momentum, and Gannon was unable to close the gap down the stretch.
Up Next
Gannon returns home next weekend for the 40th annual Gary Miller Classic at the Highmark Events Center. The Golden Knights open the event on Friday, November 29 at 5:00 PM against West Virginia State, the same team Gannon defeated 92–66 in last season's NCAA Atlantic Regional semifinals.
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