New London, NH – Men's Basketball scored 49 points in the second half, but it wasn't enough as they fell 76-80 against the Colby-Sawyer College Chargers on Wednesday, November 13^th, 2024.
 
Thomas College: Overall (0-2), NAC (0-0)
Colby-Sawyer College: Overall (1-1), GNAC (0-0)
 
How it Happened:

• The Chargers jumped out to an 8-3 lead, despite an initial three-point shot from Camryn Yorke.
• The Terriers were able to battle back, tying things up at 10-10 thanks to points from Luke Briggs, Jackson Ruelke, and Yorke.
• The Chargers then went on another run, eventually making it 21-12.
• The Terriers nearly tied things up again as TJ Blackmon's three-point shot brought them within three points.
• The Chargers ended the half well, going on a 17-6 run to put them up 41-27 at halftime.
• The second half was a much different story, with the Terriers going on an 8-0 run in the opening minutes.
• Both teams traded points in the next few minutes to make it 51-55 with 10 minutes remaining.
• Shortly after the Chargers went on a 5-0 run, which was answered with four straight points from Yorke.
• Three Charger three-pointers within four minutes to make it 71-61, but the game wasn't entirely out of reach for the Terriers.
• The Terriers responded with five straight points, but it wasn't enough in the long run as they eventually fell 76-80.

 
Inside the Stats:

• Jackson Ruelke – 20 Points, 11 Rebounds
• Camryn Yorke – 17 Points, 6 Assists, 5 Rebounds
• Metin Yavuz – 15 Points, 12 Rebounds

 
What's Next:

• Men's Basketball will be back in action on Friday, November 15^th, 2024, at home to take on Paul Smith's College in the 2024 Charlie Ryan Classic. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM.