Owings Mills, Md. - The Notre Dame of Maryland men's basketball team had a slow start offensively on Friday evening against Stevenson, which proved to be the difference as the Mustangs prevailed 80-67 over the Gators inside Owings Mills Gymnasium.
The Gators only made five field goals in the first half, shooting 20 percent from the field. The majority of the Gators' points came from the free throw line as they made 16 free throws in each half.
The Mustangs out-rebounded NDMU 37-36 and each team turned the ball over 14 times; the hosts assisted 14 times on their 24 made field goals while the Gators only had four assists on 17 field goals.
Jordan Strickland led the Gators with 17 points in 23 minutes off the bench. The senior was 5-for-11 from the field and 7-for-8 from the free throw line.
Junior Tutuwan nearly recorded a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds. Tutuwan made the Gators' lone three and was perfect in eight free throw attempts.
LeTre Yawn was also in double digits with 12 points and six rebounds in 33 minutes off the bench; Yawn was 8-for-9 from the free throw line.
The Gators are back in action on Tuesday when they host Alvernia for their home opener.
