WEST HARTFORD, Conn.- Six players scored in double-figures to propel the Gordon College men's basketball team to a 91-76 victory at Hartford Saturday afternoon.
THE BASICS:
Score: Gordon 91, Hartford 76
Records: Fighting Scots (2-6, 2-1 CNE) | Hawks (6-2, 1-1 CNE)
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- Gordon established an early 12-2 lead with 16:18 remaining in the first half on a basket by Ryan Brooks (Dudley, Mass.).
- The Fighting Scots boasted a 20-point advantage at the half, 49-29, after Willem Le Plastrier (Perth, Australia) tipped in a bucket just before the buzzer.
- Despite the hosts owning a 47-42 edge in second-half scoring, Gordon held on to collect its second conference win of the season.
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE:
- Isaac Jarvis (Concord, N.H.) tallied 16 points and grabbed eight rebounds while Sean Quanico (Pacifica, Calif.) also netted 16 points.
- Drew Brander (Chester, N.H.) posted a double-double, finishing with 12 points and 10 boards to go with five assists.
- Brandon Swann (Venice, Fla.) poured in a season-high 13 points off the bench.
- Willem Le Plastrier (Perth, Australia) added 12 points and Ryan Brooks (Dudley, Mass.) chalked up 11 points.
- Gordon posted a field-goal percentage of 46% and drained 8-of-16 from behind the arc.
- Hartford shot 36.5% from the floor and was limited to 16.1% shooting from three-point territory.
- Kyle Winters paced the Hawks with 17 points while Kent Olewiler registered a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
UP NEXT:
Gordon heads to Worcester State December 9 for a non-conference tilt.