PHILADELPHIA – On the eve of New Year's, Thomas Jefferson University (7-5) ended the calendar year on a high note as they took down Pace University (6-4) 86-82 in non-conference action on Wednesday.
 
WHAT HAPPENED

• First half was even between both squads, as they each shot over 60% and made identical baskets (the Setters were 16-of-25 while the Rams went 17-of-25). The game went back and forth with Jefferson going in the break up by three points
• Pace got out early in the second to go ahead 44-43, but a seven point swing put Jefferson back ahead
• The game was tied at 76-76 with 3:20 to go. The Rams saw Matt McCool hit a free throw and Sean Fullerton convert on a layup to turn it to a 79-76 contest. After a made free throw by the Setters, Jeremiah Dorsey a three pointer to make it a five point game
• Pace fought back and got within two points with six seconds left. Dorsey put the game on ice with two made free throws, giving Jefferson a 86-82 win
• Dorsey lead all scorers with 27 points while McCool and Fullerton added 14 apiece. Brendan Mykalcio contributed with 13 off the bench while leading the team in assists with six.

TEAM STATS
FG: 29-of-49 (59.2%)
3PT: 3-of-12 (25.0%)
FT: 25-of-35 (71.4%)
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Jeremiah Dorsey: 27 points on 9-of-14 shooting (2-5 3PT), 7-7 FT, 6 steals
Matt McCool: 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting, 2-4 FT, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
Sean Fullerton: 14 points on 6-of-8 shooting, 2-4 FT, 2 rebounds, 2 steals
Brendan Mykalcio: 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting, 5-9 FT, 6 assists, 3 rebounds
 
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