Superb First Half Helps Men's Basketball Rout Georgian Court
LAKEWOOD, N.J. – Thomas Jefferson University (5-4, 2-2) scored 45 first half points that helped propel them to a 78-57 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) win over Georgian Court University (5-4, 2-1) in Thursday evening competition.
WHAT HAPPENED
- Jefferson started off strong in the first four minutes of play, going on a 14-2 run early in the first half. A seven point run, with Alex Bates IV putting up five points during that stretch, made it 30-12 halfway through the first half. Rams ended the period with nine points off four from Jeremiah Dorsey, a three by Bates IV, and a layup by Matt McCool as Jefferson went into the break ahead 45-22
- The Lions fought back and outscored Jefferson 35-33, but the Rams held strong and finished the game as 78-57 winners. Jefferson led as much as 29 points during the contest
- The Rams shot 49.1% on the floor while the Lions only could muster 31.5 shooting percentage
- Dorsey (16), McCool (15), Bates IV (14) and Brenda Mykalcio (14) all scored double digit points for the Rams while nine players had a point in the contest. McCool had a double double as he added 13 rebounds on the night
TEAM STATS
FG: 28-OF-57 (49.1%)
3PT: 6-OF-19 (31.6%)
FT: 16-OF-25 (64.0%)
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Jeremiah Dorsey: 16 points on 6-of-11 shooting (1-4 3PT), 3-4 FT, 3 rebounds, 4 steals
Matt McCool: 15 points on 6-of-13 shooting, 3-5 FT), 13 rebounds, 2 steals
Alex Bates IV: 14 points on 4-of-8 shooting (2-6 3PT), 4-7 FT, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
Brendan Mykalcio: 14 points on 4-of-8 shooting, 6-7 FT, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
UP NEXT
Jefferson will have a quick turnaround as they begin their four game home stretch with the first contest in the Gallagher Center being on Saturday, December 13 as the Rams go up against Post University in CACC competition at 3 p.m.
