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Men's Basketball Shooting Keys Big Run in Comeback Victory For Immediate Release: RICHMOND, Ind. — A barrage of 3-pointers provided the Earlham College men’s basketball team with the boost it needed to post a 79-73 victory over Ohio Wesleyan University Saturday afternoon on Schuckman Court in the Athletics and Wellness Center. Earlham trailed 34-27 at intermission in the North Coast Athletic Conference contest as the Quakers were celebrating Senior Day before hitting five straight 3-pointers to start the second half as part of a 15-1 run in three minutes. Senior Neil Collins (Ft. Wayne, IN/North) hit the first two treys to cut the deficit to 35-33 with 18:51 remaining in the contest. Senior Terrel Brown (Richmond, IN/Richmond) nailed the next long bomb to give the Quakers a 36-35 advantage at 18:17 mark. On Earlham’s next possession, sophomore Justin Carter (Indianapolis, IN/Northwest) got in the act with a 3-pointer at 17:33. Collins followed with his third in a row from behind the arc giving the Quakers a 42-35 edge with 16:59 left. Ohio Wesleyan eventually battled back to tie the contest at 47-47 with 12:35 left to play. However despite that run, Earlham had created a wave of momentum during the earlier outburst and the Quakers quickly responded with six consecutive points to go back in front for good at 53-47 with 10:36 on the clock. The Bishops (15-7, 10-4) pulled to within one point three times the rest of the way, but could never take the lead. The Quakers put the game away in the final moments as junior Tristian Gregory (Evansville, IN/Harrison) hit 3-of-4 from the free-throw line. Earlham Head Coach Jeff Justus was smiling as he discussed the win and his three seniors Collins, Brown and Nick Welsh (Muncie, IN/Wes-Del), who were recognized before the game. “When we make shots, good things happen," Justus said. "It was very rewarding to see our seniors come together. Neil, Terrel and Nick all played great floor games, and Tristian and Justin sure stepped up on the offensive end.” Gregory led the Quakers with 23 points, while Carter added 16 points and a game-high six assists. Collins finished with 14 points as he led the Quakers with seven rebounds. Ohio Wesleyan appeared on its way to a victory in the first half as the Bishops erased an early 3-2 Earlham lead to build a 15-point advantage before the Quakers were get back into the game by halftime to set the stage for the decisive stretch in the second half. Earlham (4-19, 2-12) is back in action on Wednesday at Denison University. The NCAC game gets underway at 8 p.m. Box score.— EC — Contact: |
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Earlham College · 801 National Road West · Richmond,
Indiana 47374-4095 |