Men's Basketball Dominates Griffins in Conference Victory
PHILADELPHIA – The Thomas Jefferson University men's basketball team (14-10, 8-6) delivered a commanding performance against Chestnut Hill College (12-12, 8-6), securing a 91-63 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) win on Saturday afternoon at Chestnut Hill.
WHAT HAPPENED
- The Rams jumped out to an early 12-3 lead, fueled by back-to-back three-pointers from Sean Fullerton and Ashton Miller.
- Jefferson led 41-31 at halftime, controlling the pace while limiting Chestnut Hill's offensive opportunities.
- Justin Hawkins sparked a 10-0 run midway through the first half with a fast-break dunk and a corner three, pushing the lead to 22-10.
- The Griffins cut the deficit to single digits late in the half, but Jeremiah Dorsey's deep three-pointer at the buzzer restored the Rams' double-digit lead.
- Jefferson's second-half dominance included a 15-2 run early in the period, extending their lead to 56-33.
- Hawkins and Miller continued to shine, each converting key shots to keep the Griffins at bay.
- Despite a brief second-half push from Chestnut Hill, Jefferson's defense tightened, forcing turnovers and limiting open looks.
- The Rams closed the game on a strong 12-4 scoring run, sealing their 91-63 victory in convincing fashion.
TEAM STATS
FG: 34-of-66 (51.5%)
3PT: 12-of-25 (48.0%)
FT: 11-of-14 (78.6%)
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Ashton Miller: 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting (4-6 3PT), 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Justin Hawkins: 18 points on 6-of-12 shooting (2-5 3PT), 7 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks
Sean Fullerton: 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting (3-4 3PT), 5 assists, 2 steals
Jeremiah Dorsey: 10 points on 4-of-8 shooting (2-4 3PT), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 block
Moustapha Sanoh: 8 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks
UP NEXT
The Rams will be back in the Gallagher Center this upcoming Wednesday, February 19 to play against Caldwell University at 7 p.m.
