Vikings Pull Away From Men’s Basketball In Second Half Of Season Opener
APPLETON, Wis. (WLCSports.com) – Wisconsin Lutheran College opened its 2026-2027 season with an 82-69 non-conference loss to Lawrence on Tuesday at Alexander Gymnasium. The Warriors (0-1) and Vikings (1-1) battled through a tightly contested first half that featured eight lead changes and seven ties. WLC was led early by senior Danny Staskunas (New Berlin, Wis.), who caught fire from beyond the arc and scored 21 of his game-high 24 points in the opening half. LU answered with balanced offense, including a strong start from CJ Campbell, who finished with a team-high 18 points. Wisconsin Lutheran used a 7-0 run at the end of the first half, capped by a Staskunas three-pointer with 36 seconds remaining, to take a 40-39 lead into halftime.
