CHAMBERSBURG, Pa- The Wilson College Phoenix battled against conference foe Clarks Summit University in a Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC) matchup earlier this evening. The Phoenix (4-4, 2-0 CSAC) spread the wealth in tonight's game against the Defenders (3-9, 1-2 CSAC) with 13 different players scoring to secure the win 97-44.
How It Happened: The Phoenix started the game by winning the jump ball and had a quick pass, catching the Defenders off guard to earn a quick layup to earn the first basket of the game. Wilson had hot hands to start the game, draining three consecutive three-pointers by three different Phoenix in two minutes of play. In the first half, the Phoenix scored 50% of their threes and 62% from the floor to push the score to52-18. In the second half, the Defenders did their best to defend the Phoenix offense, but Wilson continued to score. Junior
Kennedy Birdwell (Temple Hills, MD., Fairmont Heights) subbed into the game with nine minutes left in the game and started scoring immediately, earning himself three three-pointers within 30 seconds. The Phoenix finished the game with a 97-44 victory over the Defenders
Inside the Box Score: The Phoenix bench was a pivotal part of the game scoring 60 of the 97 points.
Birdwell led the team with 19 points. Senior
Adrian Thomas (Germantown, MD., Northwest HS) secured eight rebounds to help the Phoenix secure the win.
Up Next: Next up for the Phoenix is a non-conference matchup with Gallaudet on Saturday, December 11, at 2:00 p.m.
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