Men's Basketball Holds Onto 90-80 Win Over Goldey-Beacom
PHILADELPHIA – In the first of their three straight home contests, Thomas Jefferson University men's basketball (14-11, 10-8) shot over 60% in the first half and made 20 baskets that propelled them to an 90-80 Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) victory against Goldey-Beacom College (17-8, 11-6) in Tuesday evening action.
WHAT HAPPENED
- After the Lightning went up 8-2 in the game, the Rams went on a 26-9 run that gave them the lead that they wouldn't be relinquished
- Jefferson kept their foot on the gas, making 20 baskets in the first half. The Rams had eight of those shots go from beyond the arc. They lead Goldey-Beacom by 12 at the break
- The Lightning began to make a comeback as they got within one point of the Rams' lead. Jefferson began to get it back and make it as much as 16 before ultimately finishing the game with a 90-80 victory
- Both teams attempted over 40 free throws in the second half
- Jahmare Memphis keeps up with his performances, having a career-best 28 points on the evening. Sean Fullerton followed behind with 21 points while Isaiah Thomas-McClain and Shane Cercone added 13 points apiece
- Tre Powell went off with a career-high 33 points for Goldey-Beacom
TEAM STATS
FG: 30-of-51 (58.8%)
3PT: 10-of-20 (50.0%)
FT: 20-of-33 (60.6%)
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Jahmare Memphis: 28 points on 10-of-14 shooting (3-4 3PT), 5-10 FT, 6 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals
Sean Fullerton: 21 points on 7-of-10 shooting (4-7 3PT), 3-3 FT, 3 assists, 2 rebounds
Isaiah Thomas-McClain: 13 points on 4-of-8 shooting (2-5 3PT), 3-6 FT, 2 rebounds
Shane Cercone: 13 points on 3-of-5 shooting, 7-10 FT, 4 rebounds, 3 steals
1,000 POINTS
Adding 21 on the night, Fullerton is now eight points away from scoring 1,000 in his career. He scored 422 points during his first two years at Mercyhurst University before joining the Rams. Fullerton has scored 570 points joining Jefferson's team back in 2024-25
UP NEXT
Jefferson will host their second straight home contest on Saturday, February 21 as the Rams welcome Caldwell University to the Gallagher Center. The game begins at 3:30 p.m. with the Rams honoring their seniors before the game as they celebrate Senior Day.
