Men's Basketball Edges Wilmington in Thrilling Finish
PHILADELPHIA – Thomas Jefferson University's men's basketball team (13-10, 7-6 CACC) secured a narrow 79-77 victory over Wilmington University (6-18, 4-8 CACC) in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) matchup on Wednesday night at the Gallagher Center.
WHAT HAPPENED
- The game began with both teams trading baskets, leading to a tight first half. Jefferson managed to gain a slight edge, heading into halftime with a 37-35 lead.
- In the second half, the Rams and Wildcats continued their back-and-forth battle. Jefferson maintained a slim advantage throughout, but Wilmington remained within striking distance.
- With just seconds remaining, the Wildcats had an opportunity to tie or take the lead, but the Rams' defense held firm, securing the two-point victory.
TEAM STATS
- Field Goals (FG): Jefferson shot 29-of-60 (48.3%) from the field.
- Three-Point (3PT): The Rams connected on 8-of-20 (40.0%) from beyond the arc.
- Free Throws (FT): Jefferson made 13-of-18 (72.2%) from the charity stripe.
INSIDE THE BOXSCORE
Jeremiah Dorsey: Led all scorers with 25 points on 9-of-16 shooting, including 5-of-9 from three-point range, and added 2 assists.
Justin Hawkins: Contributed 21 points, going 6-of-12 from the field and a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line, along with 9 rebounds and 4 assists.
Sean Fullerton: Added 16 points on 5-of-6 shooting, including 2-of-3 from deep, and dished out 5 assists.
UP NEXT
The Rams will look to build on this momentum as they continue their CACC schedule, aiming to improve their standing in the conference on Saturday, February 15 at 3p.m. at Chestnut Hill.
