In a thrilling matchup at home, Schoolcraft rallied in the second half to upset No. 19 Henry Ford College, 75-69, on Wednesday, February 19. The Ocelots outscored the Hawks 39-29 after halftime, overcoming a four-point halftime deficit with strong defensive play and clutch performances from their key scorers.
Henry Ford (18-7, 8-4) came out firing, led by Calvin Marshall’s perimeter shooting and the inside presence of Amari Allen. The Hawks built a slim 40-36 halftime lead, shooting 46.4% from the field in the first half. Schoolcraft (13-12, 5-7) stayed within striking distance thanks to Marshall Thorn’s steady post play and Booker Washington’s aggressive drives to the basket.
The tide shifted in the second half as Schoolcraft tightened its defense, holding Henry Ford to just 23.3% shooting after the break. Thorn, who finished with a game-high 18 points, took over in the paint, while J’Vohn Walker and Rael Cochran made timely baskets to fuel the Ocelots’ rally. Henry Ford struggled to connect from beyond the arc, shooting just 14.3% from deep in the second half.
With under two minutes to play, Washington converted a tough layup to give Schoolcraft a four-point cushion. Henry Ford had multiple opportunities to close the gap, but missed free throws and costly turnovers allowed the Ocelots to hold on for the upset victory.
Key Performances:
- Marshall Thorn (Schoolcraft): 18 points, 7 rebounds
- Booker Washington (Schoolcraft): 16 points, 4 rebounds
- Calvin Marshall (Henry Ford): 16 points, 4-5 FT
- Amari Allen (Henry Ford): 14 points, 6 rebounds
Schoolcraft dominated in transition, scoring 21 points off turnovers, and outscored Henry Ford in the paint 34-24. The loss marks a setback for the nationally-ranked Hawks, while Schoolcraft improves its conference standing with a statement win.
