Gophers Defeated in Close Game Against ETown

Elizabethtown, Pa.- Gophers (4-18,3-12 Landmark) took on the Blue Jays (9-13,6-9 Landmark) of Elizabethtown College tonight in a conference match-up. The tight first half led to a competitive second half. The Blue Jays maintained their lead throughout resulting in their win over the Gophers 85-70 

• John Dixon starts the scoring in the first minute with a 2-pointer. 
• Gophers take the lead with a 3-pointer from Darrell Green with (16:21) remaining. 
• Blue Jays go on a six point scoring run stopped by Green with (12:22) on the clock.
• Brian Griffin and Darnell Morris Jr. shorten the Blue Jay lead with consecutive 2-pointers at (5:50) left in the half. 
• Etown maintains their lead 37-29 going into halftime. 

• Gophers quickly score four points to start the half to start off strong. 
• Jayden Saunders and Alex Miller chip at Etown's lead with two consecutive baskets with (11:08) on the clock.
• Blue Jay's go on a 10 point scoring streak stopped by Morris Jr. with (6:29) remaining. 
• Griffin makes three consecutive 2-point shots in the last 30 seconds of the game.
• Finishing out on a high note, Thomas Lewis sinks a 3-pointer with seven seconds left. 
• Etown maintains their lead through the hald winning 85-70. 

• Morris Jr. was the highest point scorer with 15 points and four rebounds. 
• Green was the second highest scorer with 12 points and four rebounds. 
• The Gophers shot 49.1% overall, and went 6-20 beyond the arc. They forced 16 turnovers resulting in 21 points.
• Blue Jays shot 53% overall, and went 10-24 beyond the arc. They forced 21 turnovers resulting in 31 points. 

• The Gophers next home game will be against Catholic on Februaruy 18th. This confrence game will start at 6pm in the Decker Sports and Recreation Center.