Isaac Jones

Jaden Akins

Tolu Smith

John Ukomadu

Brice Williams

Brian Taylor

Matthew Moncrieffe

Dawson Garcia

Charles Bediako

O'Mar Stanley

Daniss Jenkins

Wendell Moore Jr.

Quincy Olivari

Symir Torrence

Kessler Edwards

DaRon Holmes II

Moses Brown

Curtis Jones

Tamar Bates

James Akinjo

Javante McCoy

Coleman Hawkins

Dane Goodwin

Justyn Hamilton

Michael Caicedo

Terrence Hargrove Jr.

Bryce Wills

Spencer Jones

Clare Simmons

Hortencia Sanchez-Carrizales

Erik Aellig

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. —&nbsp;Brice Williams erupted for career highs of 41 points and 14 made field goals as the Motor City Cruise (2-3) handed Grand Rapids Gold (4-1) their first loss of the season (122-117) at Van Andel Arena.



Williams became the first Cruise rookie since Saben Lee (2021–22) and just the third player in franchise history to record 40-plus points in a Tipoff Tournament game, going 14 of 20 from the field and 6 of 9 from three-point range. His scoring flurry helped Motor City overcome a nine-point halftime deficit and power a dominant 41-point fourth quarter.



Despite giving up 34 points off 22 turnovers, The Cruise had four starters finish in double figures, including Jaden Akins, who nearly posted a triple-double with 21 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds. Tolu Smith added 24 points and seven boards, while Isaac Jones scored 19 points in 36 minutes.



Motor City trailed 83–81 entering the fourth but outscored Grand Rapids 41–34 in the final period, using a decisive 10–0 run in the closing minutes to pull away from the previously unbeaten Gold. John Ukomadu also grabbed four crucial rebounds in the final seconds, including two offensive boards that extended key possessions, helping the Cruise hold off a late push from Grand Rapids. The Cruise finished the second half shooting 56% and went 10 of 15 from deep over the final two quarters.



Kessler Edwards led Grand Rapids with 25 points, while James Akinjo added 19 off the bench. Additionally, Curtis Jones and Moses Brown each recorded double-double, with Brown scoring 17 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, and Jones finishing with 12 points and 10 assists.

WILLIAMS’ 41 POINTS LEAD CRUISE PAST UNBEATEN GOLD

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Williams 29' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Akins 1 AST)

Brown 7' Driving Layup (2 PTS) (Edwards 1 AST)

Bates 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Jones 2 AST)

Williams 27' 3PT Jump Shot (8 PTS) (Akins 2 AST)

Williams 8' Floating Jump Shot (10 PTS) (Akins 3 AST)

Edwards 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Holmes II 1 AST)

Ukomadu Out of Bounds Lost Ball Turnover (P1.T2)

Moncrieffe Out of Bounds Lost Ball Turnover (P1.T3)

Jones Out of Bounds Lost Ball Turnover (P1.T4)

Jones 34' 3PT Jump Shot (3 PTS) (Akinjo 1 AST)

Garcia Step Out of Bounds Turnover (P1.T6)

Edwards 4' Cutting Dunk Shot (5 PTS) (McCoy 1 AST)

Goodwin 16' Jump Shot (2 PTS) (Akinjo 2 AST)

Akins Out of Bounds - Bad Pass Turnover Turnover (P1.T8)

Jump Ball Hamilton vs. Bediako: Tip to Taylor

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