Brimming with enthusiasm after defeating Gannon on Saturday and their roster buoyed by a key addition, the Titans get right back on the court Monday night when they host Eastern Michigan.
Saturday's 62-49 win over Gannon allowed Detroit (2-6) to snap its longest losing streak, six games, in 13 seasons. The Titans placed three players in double figures - James Thues (19, plus a career-high seven rebounds), Ryvon Covile (15) and Chuck Bailey (10) - in the victory. But, while that trio did the heavy lifting, sophomore guard Jonathan Kelly (pictured) also played a key role, supplying career-highs of seven assists and five rebounds in the comeback victory.
The Titans roster officially grows by one for Monday with the much-awaited addition of sophomore guard Brandon Cotton, a transfer from Michigan State. The former McDonald's and Parade All-American has completed the mandatory redshirt year for transfers and will be eligible to suit up on Monday.
"Brandon deserves this opportunity. He has had a solid year academically and has worked hard on the basketball floor. He will definitely give us an infusion of talent," Titans coach Perry Watson said. "He will make it easier for the other guys on the floor. He's a playmaker. He makes plays to get other guys into scoring positions or he will get some points himself.
"He'll play some major minutes for us. He's earned this opportunity."
Eastern Michigan, at 6-1, is off to its best start since 1996-97. The Eagles have won four games in a row, having come from behind to edge North Dakota State on Saturday, 60-58, in their last start.
Saturday's 62-49 win over Gannon allowed Detroit (2-6) to snap its longest losing streak, six games, in 13 seasons. The Titans placed three players in double figures - James Thues (19, plus a career-high seven rebounds), Ryvon Covile (15) and Chuck Bailey (10) - in the victory. But, while that trio did the heavy lifting, sophomore guard Jonathan Kelly (pictured) also played a key role, supplying career-highs of seven assists and five rebounds in the comeback victory.
The Titans roster officially grows by one for Monday with the much-awaited addition of sophomore guard Brandon Cotton, a transfer from Michigan State. The former McDonald's and Parade All-American has completed the mandatory redshirt year for transfers and will be eligible to suit up on Monday.
"Brandon deserves this opportunity. He has had a solid year academically and has worked hard on the basketball floor. He will definitely give us an infusion of talent," Titans coach Perry Watson said. "He will make it easier for the other guys on the floor. He's a playmaker. He makes plays to get other guys into scoring positions or he will get some points himself.
"He'll play some major minutes for us. He's earned this opportunity."
Eastern Michigan, at 6-1, is off to its best start since 1996-97. The Eagles have won four games in a row, having come from behind to edge North Dakota State on Saturday, 60-58, in their last start.
