Jefferson Men's Basketball Defeats Goldey-Beacom in Close Contest
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Thomas Jefferson University's men's basketball held off Goldey-Beacom College in a close match up on Tuesday, December 3. A back-and-forth battle ensued, but the Rams held their ground, securing a 64-59 victory over the Lightning.
WHAT HAPPENED
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Isaiah Thomas-McClain kicks off the first half, making a three-point shot within the first 20 seconds. David Robinson and Zakari Mcqueen collected five for the Lighting, giving them a small two-point lead over the Rams.
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Jefferson continued to trail in this first half until Farouk Kaba, and Cosby Napoleon were good for their layups giving them their first lead of the match at 14-11. Robinson can add two points, but Justin Hawkins responds by claiming three of his own keeping the Rams ahead.
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Jefferson wasted no time nearing the end of the half after Sean Fullerton, Thomas-McClain, and Kaba all made their shots to regain the lead, 28-21 heading into the second.
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Jefferson was able to maintain their lead with Fullerton making two three-point shots, and Ashton Miller added five of his own. The Lighting continued to battle with Robinson with Robinson on a fast break, scoring the three points needed to tie the match up at 39-39.
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Marsh and Kaba traded layups leaving the score even until Jeremiah Dorsey, Hawkins, and Thomas-McClain all make shots taking the lead once more at 47-41. With shots from Tre Powell and Anthony Akande the Lighting can stay in this game with the score tied again at 50-50.
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Dorsey adds two, but Akande continues to find success for the Lighting as the half nears the end. Thomas-McClain added five more for the Rams which gave them a small lead in the last few minutes. Dorsey can close to match out making three of his four free throws which earns the Rams a 64-59 victory over the Lighting.
TEAM STATS
FG: 21 of 52 (40.4%)
3PT: 6 of 22 (27.3%)
FT: 16 of 19 (84.2%)
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Isaiah Thomas-McClain: 15 points on 5-of-8 shooting, 2-2 FT, 2 rebounds,1 assist, 1 block
Sean Fullerton: 10 points on 3-of-6 shooting, 1 rebound, 2 assists
Justin Hawkins: 9 points on 3-of-9 shooting, 11 rebounds, 3 assists
Ashton Miller: 9 points on 3-of-12 shooting, 3-3 FT, 5 rebounds, 3 assists
Jeremiah Dorsey: 7 points on 2-of-5 shooting, 6 rebounds, 3-4 FT, 1 block
UP NEXT
The Rams gear up for another Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) contest on Saturday, December 7 at 6 p.m. where they will face Holy Family University.
