Monday, November 28, 2011

Grinnell Hoopster Scores Record 89 Points in One Game!



Grinnell College junior, Griffin Lentsch '13, scored an NCAA Division III record 89 points in the Pioneers 145-97 win over Principia College.  The point total tops former Grinnell College star, Jeff Clement, who held the previous D3 record with 77.  Lentsch's 89 puts him 3rd all-time in all divisions of college basketball!

The Pioneer men are off to a 4-0 start on the season and host the conference opener this Friday against defending MWC champs St. Norbert.

Check out some of the news coverage from around the country:
ESPN.com
The New York Times
Fox Sports
Minneapolis Star-Tribune
Los Angeles Times/Bleacher Report