Men’s Basketball Downed on Senior Day
| Final | 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Saint Joseph's (Me.) (19-4,11-1 Great Northeast) | 50 | 48 | 98 |
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Mitchell (14-8,6-5 Great Northeast) | 29 | 45 | 74 |
NEW LONDON, Conn. – The Mitchell College men's basketball team suffered a 98-74 setback against Saint Joseph's College (ME) on Saturday afternoon in a Great Northeast Athletic Conference (GNAC) clash at the Yarnall Athletic Center.
Prior to the game, the Mariners celebrated Senior Day and honored their five seniors; Noah James (New London, Conn.), Jaylyn Clardy (Pensacola, Fla.), Robert Zirlis (Clinton, Conn.), Justin Radford (New Haven Conn.), and Wilton Causey (Worcester, Mass.).
Jaylyn Clardy poured in a game-high 25 points and added six rebounds. Fellow senior Robert Zirlis netted 10 points, while junior Walker Baillargeon (Norwich, Conn.) chipped in nine points off the bench, shooting 3-5 from beyond the arc.
Remijo Wai scored a team-high 21 points in the win for the Monks, while adding nine rebounds, four steals, and three assists.
The Mariners (14-8, 6-5 GNAC) host Rivier University on Tuesday, February 18, at 7:00 pm for their next game. The Monks (19-4, 11-1 GNAC) jump back into conference play on Tuesday, February 18, when they host Norwich University.
