Brother Rice Rolls Past U of D Jesuit, 71–42 — Warriors Improve to 2–0

Detroit, MI — December 5, 2025

By: Caleb Bushell | Detroit Varsity Sports

Brother Rice went on the road Friday night and delivered a statement victory, overpowering U of D Jesuit 71–42 to improve to 2–0 on the season. The win marks a historic milestone for the Warriors, who have now earned three straight victories at U of D Jesuit — the longest visiting streak in program history.

1st Quarter — Warriors Establish Control Early

Brother Rice opened the night with sharp execution and relentless pressure. The Warriors won early loose-ball battles, pushed the tempo, and attacked the rim with purpose. Their physical, downhill style forced U of D Jesuit onto its heels from the opening possession, helping Rice build a lead they never looked back from.

2nd Quarter — U of D Jesuit Responds, But Rice Holds Firm

U of D Jesuit showed flashes in the second quarter, increasing their pace and generating points in transition. The Cubs found a brief rhythm, especially on fast breaks, but Brother Rice’s defensive discipline prevented any significant momentum swing. Each time U of D threatened, Rice answered with poise.

3rd Quarter — Rice Locks In Defensively

Coming out of the break, Brother Rice elevated its defensive intensity. Rotations were sharp, ball pressure increased, and U of D Jesuit struggled to find clean looks inside.

Freshman Jordan McDaniels was exceptional during this stretch — creating steals, disrupting passing lanes, and immediately converting turnovers into transition points. His energy and poise helped the Warriors break the game open and push the lead to a comfortable margin.

4th Quarter Highlight — Stojacovski Silences the Gym

The highlight of the night came in the fourth quarter, when 2026 F Ivan Stojacovski punctuated the Warriors’ dominant effort with a thunderous dunk that stunned the home crowd. The emphatic finish symbolized Brother Rice’s control from start to finish.

Brother Rice Standouts

2029 PG Jordan McDaniels — Freshman Breakout

McDaniels delivered a mature two-way performance that belied his age. His defensive instincts, ability to force turnovers, and confidence pushing the ball in transition gave Brother Rice a major spark — especially in the decisive third quarter.

2026 F Trevor Smith — Paint Dominance

Smith controlled the interior all night. He established deep post position, finished consistently around the rim, and protected the paint on the defensive end. U of D Jesuit struggled to score inside with Smith patrolling the lane.

Final Thoughts

Brother Rice never let U of D Jesuit establish rhythm, controlling the pace from the first quarter through the final buzzer. With veteran leadership, strong defensive identity, and major contributions from young talent, the Warriors look dangerous early in the season.

The convincing 71–42 victory pushes Brother Rice to 2–0 and extends a remarkable streak of three straight wins at U of D Jesuit, marking a new high point in one of Metro Detroit’s most competitive basketball rivalries.