In Wednesday night’s triple-overtime thriller against Wabash College, junior guard Luke Lattner’s outstanding performance broke multiple records. Latter put up a total of 55 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. In doing so, he broke the school record for points in a single game, previously set in 1969 by Tom McCormick with 45 points against Ball State University. Lattner’s performance also broke the North Coast Atlantic Conference Record for points scored, dethroning Ohio Wesleyan’s Scott Tedder’s previous record of 50 points in 1987.
TDP: How does it feel to beat the NCAC scoring record? What does this mean to you?
LL: Honestly it hasn't even set in yet but I'm blessed to have had a great game. I have to thank my teammates and coaches for putting me in good situations all night long.
TDP: What can we expect from you in the future?
LL: You can expect me to work out harder in the offseason and be back next year hopefully leading a more experienced team to some more wins.
TDP: How did the atmosphere contribute to your performance?
LL: I fed off the atmosphere a little bit last night. It's always nice when a lot of people show up to the games to show support so it was special.
TDP: What's it like playing against a rival opponent like Wabash?
LL: It's always an intense game against Wabash. Great rivalry and great players on both teams so a triple overtime was due in this rivalry.
TDP: What do you do to mentally prepare for games?
LL: I just go out there and try and play to the best of our team's game plan and work off my teammates and coaches. Hopefully the rest takes care of itself.
TDP: As the season comes to a close, do you have anything to say to the team/fans?
LL: Thank you for the support all year and we really appreciate you guys coming out to the games. We need that more often!