After three consecutive Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) contests, Gordon College Men's Basketball suited up for a non-league matchup against the Eastern Nazarene Lions on Kanas Court where the Fighting Scots protected their home court with a 97-85 victory over the Lions. With the win the Fighting Scots improve to 3-2 on the year while the Lions drop to 5-6.

For the Fighting Scots, Garrett Sattazahn commanded the court in tonight's battle, booking 18 points and four rebounds. Meanwhile, Parker Omslaer backed the blue and white by adding 15 points. Right behind Omslaer was freshman Bryce Smith who contributed 14 points to the stat sheet while collecting six rebounds. 

On the visitors' side, Corey McGhee had a double-double with 19 points and 12 boards, while Ka'Shaun Swan added 16 points in the contest.

How It Happened

• The Fighting Scots jumped out to an early lead 4-0, however the Lions fought back, tying it up before going up 6-4 for their first and only lead of the contest. Shortly after, Gordon's Smith sunk a three to give Gordon the 7-6 edge. Once the Lions hit double digits, Gordon went on a nine point run highlighted by a deep three-pointer from Zach Quanico and a classic David Massillon dunk (22-10). The Scots continued to hit their shots leading by as many as 18 with 6:10 remaining in the first before the Lions trimmed their deficit to eight with just under four minutes remaining. Caleb Scott hit a layup with three seconds left to give Gordon a comfortable 45-33 lead at the break.
• After both sides knock in early buckets in the second, the Lions went on an 8-0 run to cut Gordon's advantage to seven points. However, the Scots quickly built their lead back up to double digits after scoring the next six points. With 10:11 left in regulation, ENC came within four after Deonta Pearson saw nothing but net, scoring seven points within a minute and a half span. However, Gordon once again continued to add to their lead, going up by as many as 18 thanks to a three from Drew Thibeault with 51 ticks on the board. ENC collected the final six points, but Gordon earned the 97-85 win. 

Beyond The Box Score

• Bryce Smith has now dished out five assists in back to back games. 
• Justin Yu booked a season-high 12 points.
• The Scots head to Worcester, Mass. to face the Lancers of Worcester State University at 1 p.m.