The Chix concluded a busy stretch of basketball with their 4th game in 7 days as they took on the Eagles of Grand Rapids Christian Monday afternoon at Cornerstone University.  The Chix led at halftime 26-24, but the Eagles jumped out to a quick 8 point lead in the 3rd quarter.  The Chix fought to close the gap to 2 points at the end of the 3rd quarter, trailing 45-43.  In the 4th quarter, the Chix tied the score at 50-50 midway through the 4th quarter, but the Eagles went on an 8-3 run to finish the game and the Chix lost 58-53.

Leading the way for the Chix in scoring was Junior Caleb Claerbaut, who scored 17 points, knocking down five 3-pt shots.  Senior BJ Walker stuffed the stat sheet with 11 points, 12 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals, and 3 blocked shots for his 3rd double-double of the season.  BJ also scored his 1,000th point in his Chix career!  Congratulations to BJ on this significant accomplishment.  Senior Will VerSteeg scored 8 points on the strength two 3-pt shots while Senior Mickey Voss scored 7 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.  Senior Eli Walcott scored 6 points and grabbed 3 boards.

The Chix record stands at 4 wins and 4 losses heading into OK Black Conference play in January.  The Chix will open conference Friday night, January 3 at Unity Christian in Hudsonville.