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Chargers Charge Past Philadelphia University, 51-36
February 24, 2007

Chargers Charge Past Philadelphia University, 51-36

Blauvelt, NY (2/24/07) The Dominican College men’s basketball team turned back visiting Philadelphia University, 51-36 this afternoon in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) men’s action on Senior Day at Coach Baxter Court.

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Chargers Charge Past Philadelphia University, 51-36             

 Blauvelt, NY (2/24/07)          The Dominican College men’s basketball team turned back visiting Philadelphia University, 51-36 this afternoon in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) men’s action on Senior Day at Coach Baxter Court. 

The Chargers jumped out to a 17-6 lead early in the first half, but the Rams cut the lead to 21-19 late in the first half on a jump shot by Christian Burns (Hamilton, NJ).  Sophomore Damien Davis (Windsor, CT) responded with a lay up and converted the free throw to give the Chargers a 24-19 lead at the break.
              
Dominican never trailed in the game and lead by as many as 18 points in the second half.  Both teams struggled on the floor as Dominican shot 35.7% for the game to Philadelphia’s 23.8%.  The Chargers had the edge from the charity stripe, shooting 71.4%, while the Rams shot 51.9%.
 
The Rams had two players in double figures, led by junior Jason Hickenbottom (Philadelphia, PA) with 16 points and seven rebounds.  Burns finished with 12 points and seven rebounds in the loss.
 
The Chargers also had two players in double figures, led by sophomore Will Carty (Bronx, NY) with 19 points and three steals.  Senior Prince Jackson (Schenectady, NY) had a solid game with 18 points (8-16) and seven rebounds.  Junior Ron Wyatt (Washingtonville, NY) had a game leading 11 rebounds in the win.
 
With the win, the Chargers improve to 13-14 overall and 10-10 in the CACC, while the Rams fall to 19-8 overall and 14-6 in the CACC.
 
This was the final regular season game for both teams as both will advance to the CACC Tournament, slated to begin with first round games this coming Tuesday.

The aim of Dominican University New York is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, the university is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the Dominican tradition, it fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement.  Committed to building its programs upon a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, the university maintains a student-centered climate and serves a diverse community of students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The university empowers this community of learners to excel, lead and serve with integrity and to engage responsibly in the pursuit of a more just, ethical and sustainable world.  Dominican also sponsors 18 varsity intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA Division II level.  To learn more about Dominican University New York, please visit www.duny.edu.