January 7, 2007

Worcester State Rolls Past Becker, 77-40

Worcester, MA – The Worcester State College Lancer men’s basketball team got their first win of 2007 knocking off the visiting Hawks of Becker College, 77-40, Sunday afternoon in Lancer Gymnasium.  The win inches Worcester State closer to .500 as they reset at 4-6 while Becker falls to 1-10.

The Lancers were able to combine strong shooting from the field along with a dominance on the boards as the Lancers shot 51.6% from the filed and out rebounded the visitors by 30 (54-24).

Worcester State took a 14 point lead at the break holding Becker to just 7 first half field goals.  The Lancers had 9 players find the scoring column in the first half with senior Devon Jarvis (Queen, NY) and freshman Justin Sheehan (Carver, MA) each posting 6 points.  Becker’s Shawn Fuller (New Haven, CT) led all first half scorers with 11 points.

The Lancers turned it on in the second half as everyone dressed scored and Worcester State shot a blistering 61.5% from the field in the second frame.

Sheehan led the Lancers with 17 points on the day.  Jarvis was tremendous posting a double-double with 13 points, 11 rebounds and a pair of blocked shots.  Junior Ryan Frassica (Brockton, MA) and Darren Schmidt (Shelburne Falls, MA) each reached double digits with 12 and 10, respectively. 

Fuller led the Hawks with a game-high 18 points.  Sophomore guard Jacob Russo (Sandwich, MA) chipped in with 10.

Worcester State opens up the MASCAC portion of their schedule on Tuesday when they host the Falcons of Fitchburg State College.  Becker is off until Friday when they host Thomas College.

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