Gordon College Men's Basketball hosted their cross-own rivals, the Endicott College Gulls Saturday afternoon. The Gulls created a comfortable lead in the first half but collapsed in the second giving way to a Fighting Scots' comeback. However, the Gulls held their win by a thread in the final seconds, 89-84.

Fighting Scots' Isaac Jarvis hit eight shots while shooting 12 to score an efficient 23 points, Bernie McGuinness put up 20 points, and Ryan Brooks recorded a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

For the Gulls, Elijah Kinney scored 20 points, Marcus Montagnino scored 15 points, while Parker McLauren scored 14 points.

How It Happened

• McGuinness got hot early converting a layup and hitting a three soon after. Brooks put on a strong performance on the glass with 11 first half rebounds. However, the Gulls outpaced the Scots in the half to build a 50-30 lead.
• The Scots halftime adjustments proved effective as they brought the game back within 10 points only five minutes into the second half (60-50). Treyton Tebbs, McGuinness, and Jarvis continued to lead the Scots back as they trailed by just two points with six minutes left (78-76). Under a minute to go, Jarvis sent a Gulls' layup off the backboard to retain possession. Bryce Smith took advantage of the extra possession as he made an acrobatic layup over a bigger defender. However, the Gulls pulled together to take a 89-84 win over the Scots.

Beyond The Box Score

• This marks Ryan Brooks third double-double this season.
• Isaac Jarvis hit a season high 23 points.
• The Fighting Scots return to action at Nichols College on Tuesday, January 28.