Williamstown, MA – Men's Basketball bounced back with an 85-80 win against Vermont State University Castleton in day two of the 2024 Williams Purple and Gold Classic on Sunday, November 24^th, 2024.
 
Thomas College: Overall (3-4), NAC (0-0)
Vermont State University Castleton: Overall (0-5), GNAC (0-0)
 
How it Happened:

• The Terriers started the game well, with multiple points coming from Metin Yavuz, Parker Desjardins, and Jackson Ruelke.
• After an early 10-2 lead the Spartans scored six straight. 
• The Terriers responded the best way possible, scoring 13 straight points thanks to Yavuz and Desjardins.
• The Terriers continued to roll, with three multiple pointers from TJ Blackmon to help guide them to a 35-29 lead.
• With three minutes remaining in the first half the Terriers went on an 11-0 run to make it 53-40 going into the break
• The Spartans began the second half well, fighting back to cut the Terrier lead to less than 10 points.
• Both teams traded points for the next five minutes, with the Terriers holding the Spartans from gaining any ground.
• With seven minutes left Ruelke connected on an important three-point shot to take the Terrier lead back to 11 points.
• A three pointer from the Spartans with just under two minutes left made it a five-point game at 74-79.
• Important free throws from Blackmon and Ruelke helped ensure the Terrier victory in the final minute, 85-80.

 
Inside the Stats:

• Jackson Ruelke – 25 Points, 5 Rebounds, 5 Assists
• Parker Desjardins – 17 Points, 5 Rebounds
• Metin Yavuz – 12 Points, 6 Rebounds
• Camryn Yorke – 12 Assists

 
What's Next:

• Men's Basketball will be back in action on Sunday, December 1^st, 2024, when they take on the Bates College Bobcats at home. Tip-off is scheduled for 2:00 PM.