CHESTERTOWN, Md. – Host Washington College used an 18-0 first half run to take control of the game on its way to its first win of the season over visiting Gallaudet 65-44 on Tuesday night in a non-conference men's basketball game.  The Shoremen are now 1-2 on the season, while the Bison drops to 0-1.

Washington College (1-2) 65 Gallaudet (0-1) 44

How It Happened
- Washington led 10-7 with 12:45 to go in the first half before scoring the next 18 points to take a 28-7 lead with 8:34 to go in the opening stanza on a jumper in the paint by Ethan Schwantes.  Nolan Waldon started the barrage with a three-pointer to make it 13-7 with 12:31 to go in the first half.
- The Bison would score eight of the final 12 points of the half to cut the lead to 32-15 at halftime.
- Gallaudet would tally six of the first eight points to start the second half and the WC lead was down to 34-21 just 90 seconds into the second.
- Washington would answer with a 27-9 run to take its biggest lead of the game of 31 points, 61-30, on a Jack Swider three with 6:17 to go.
- The Bison finished the game with 14 of the last 18 points to provide the final margin.

For The Shoremen (1-2)
- Nicho Simes (14 points to lead all players and three steals), Waldon (12 points to lead all players and three steals), Ty Woodland (game-best four blocks and three steals), Precieux Tshibangu (seven rebounds), Anthony Seoage (five assists)
- The Shoremen shot 35% (22-for-63) from the floor, 29% (9-for-31) from three-point range and 71% (!2-for-17) from the foul line. 
- Washington had 39 rebounds and 13 turnovers.
- The Shoremen outscored the Bison in points off turnovers (21-8) and bench points (23-22).
- Waldon was named the Goose Nation TV Shoreman Player of the Game.

Up Next
11/14 v. Valley Forge – 7:00 p.m. (Non-Conference Game)