Alma, Mich – The Alma College men's basketball team opened the 2016-17 season on Tuesday (Nov. 15) night, coming from behind to defeat Ohio Northern University, 80-72, at Art Smith Arena. The Scots, ranked 14th in the country, have now won 17 straight home games. 

Senior Trevor Gernaat (McBain, Mich./Northern Michigan Christian/Mid-Michigan CC) led the team with 19 points, including 13 in the second half, while senior Chase Fairchild (Rockford, Mich./Rockford) netted 15, including three of his four three-point attempts. Senior Tyler Edwards(Flint, Mich./Swartz Creek) contributed 13 points and went 7-for-10 from the free throw line down the stretch. Freshman Luke Lamoreaux (Sterling Heights, Mich./Stevenson) also scored in double-figures, coming off the bench to net 13 points. 

Down by 11 at the half, the Scots stormed back in the second half, tying the game at 59-59 with 6:45 to play. Alma took its first lead of the half with 6:19 left after a pair of free throws by Lamoreaux. The Scots would lead the rest of the way, and made 10 of their 12 free throws in the final minute to seal the victory.