PHILADELPHIA - The Thomas Jefferson University men's basketball team (15-4, 11-1 CACC) shot at a 60 percent clip for the second time this season and routed visiting Post, 98-70, at the Gallagher Center on Saturday.
 
GAMEPLAY
It was 2-2 early in the first half before the Rams took over with an 8-0 run. Jefferson held a 20-15 advantage with 9:03 on the clock then scored 18 of the next 22 points to up the margin to 19 (38-19). Erik Timko led the way with 10 points. Timko hit a three with 1:48 to go and the Rams led by 20 (45-25). The Eagles cut it to 16 (47-31) at the break.
 
Jefferson shot even better from the field in the second half, posting a 65.5% rate. The closest that Post came in the period was 13 (51-38) with 17:57 on the clock but the Rams followed with five points to push it back to an 18-point advantage. With the score 65-48, Jefferson went on a 12-0 run to claim its largest lead of the evening, 77-48, with 11:05 left. Darius Kinnel and Timko each recorded five points during the stretch.
 
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
- Erik Timko: 32 points on 13-of-16 shooting (4-5 3PT), 6 assists, 2 steals, 1 rebound
- Deondre Bourne: 21 points on 8-of-14 shooting, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal
- Bismark Nsiah: 14 points (career high) on 7-of-11 shooting, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks
- Darius Kinnel: 12 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists
- Antonin Kemkeng: 11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals
 
JEFFERSON AS A TEAM
FG: 39-of-64 (60.9%)
3PT: 10-of-20 (50.0%)
FT: 10-of-10 (100.0%)
 
NOTES
- The Rams honored senior Deondre Bourne prior to the contest.
- Jefferson did not miss at the foul line for the first time this season.
- The Rams' five-game win streak is their longest of the season.
 
UP NEXT
Jefferson wraps up a three-game home stand on Wednesday, February 9 versus Goldey-Beacom. Tip-off is at 8 p.m.