Waterville, ME – Parker Desjardins scored 27 points and added 10 rebounds to help lead Men's Basketball to an 84-67 win over the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Trailblazers in day two of the 2024 Charlie Ryan Classic on Saturday, November 16^th, 2024. 
 
Thomas College: Overall (2-2)
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts: Overall (0-4)
 
How it Happened:

• Both teams traded points to begin the first half, with the Trailblazers briefly taking the lead 10-9 seven minutes in.
• Seconds later Parker Desjardins would score nine straight Terrier points to make things 18-15.
• The Terriers would then go on a 10-2 run thanks to points from Luke Briggs, Camryn Yorke, Spencer Minihan, and Shareef Jones.
• The Terriers were able to match any points from the Trailblazers in the final few minutes of the half, earning a 43-31 lead going into the break.
• Despite the strong first half, the Trailblazers would go on a 10-2 run early in the second to cut the Terrier lead to five points.
• The Terriers were able to respond, scoring six straight points after a timeout to take a 57-46 lead.
• Both teams traded baskets for the next several minutes as the intensity ramped up, and effective free-throw shooting helped the Terriers maintain their lead.
• With seven minutes left the Terriers still had a 10 point lead and looked to hold on to secure their second win of the season.
• With four minutes to go the Terriers went on a huge 12-0 run behind points from Yorke, Desjardins, Briggs, Metin Yavuz, and Jackson Ruelke.
• Thanks to that large run the Terriers were able to earn an 84-67 win, and earned their second win of the season.

 
Inside the Stats:

• Parker Desjardins – 27 Points, 10 Rebounds
• Camryn Yorke – 12 Points, 5 Rebounds
• Jackson Ruelke – 11 Points, 4 Rebounds

 
What's Next:

• Men's Basketball will be back in action when they travel to Colby College to take on the Mules on Tuesday, November 19^th, 2024. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM.