Men's Basketball Secures Hard-Fought Win Over Georgian Court
PHILADELPHIA – The Thomas Jefferson University men's basketball team (15-11, 9-6 CACC) used a dominant second-half performance to overcome Georgian Court (6-20, 5-10 CACC) and claim a 62-55 victory in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) action on Saturday evening at the Gallagher Center.
WHAT HAPPENED
- Jefferson found itself trailing 25-22 at halftime after a slow offensive start. The Rams shot just 29.2% from the field in the first half, including 16.7% from beyond the arc.
- Despite the struggles, Jefferson stayed in the game by converting 7-of-14 free throw attempts.
- The second half saw a much-improved effort from the Rams, as they outscored Georgian Court 40-30.
- Justin Hawkins led the charge with 16 of his game-high 22 points in the second half, including clutch free throws down the stretch.
- Farouk Kaba contributed with three timely three-pointers, finishing with 15 points and six rebounds.
- After falling behind 41-36 with just over 12 minutes to play, Jefferson went on a crucial 10-2 run, capped by a Sean Fullerton three-pointer that gave the Rams a 46-43 advantage.
- With under a minute remaining, Hawkins and Troy McGregor sealed the game at the free-throw line, combining for six straight makes to put the game out of reach.
TEAM STATS
FG: 17-of-49 (34.7%)
3PT: 6-of-18 (33.3%)
FT: 22-of-31 (71.0%)
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Justin Hawkins: 22 points (6-of-13 FG, 1-of-3 3PT, 9-of-12 FT), 7 rebounds, 1 steal
Farouk Kaba: 15 points (5-of-8 FG, 3-of-4 3PT, 2-of-4 FT), 6 rebounds, 2 blocks
Ashton Miller: 8 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals
Sean Fullerton: 6 points (2-of-4 3PT), 3 rebounds, 1 steal
Jeremiah Dorsey: 6 points (6-of-7 FT), 3 assists, 1 block, 1 steal
WINNING SEASON STREAK
After this win, the Rams will now have a winning season for the 27th straight season (Jefferson did not compete during the 2020-21 season due to COVID-19). This extends their streak as the program with the longest active winning seasons in the entire country in Division II.
UP NEXT
Jefferson will look to continue their winning momentum when they take on Holy Family in another CACC matchup on Saturday, March 1, at 4 p.m in the Gallagher Center.
