Chestertown, MD – The Washington College Men's Basketball Team secured a comeback win against Delaware Valley 64-55. The Shoremen fought back after being down 15 points late in the first half. Davis Bland led the Shoremen with 17 points.
Washington College 64 Delaware Valley 55
How It Happened
- The Aggies of Delaware Valley were able to get ahead of the Shoremen 8-2 until Nolan Waldon hit a free throw followed by a Davis Bland three pointer. A Ty Woodland layup evened out the score at 8-8.
- Twenty seconds later, Precieux Tshibangu hit a jumper to put the Shoremen up two with 12 minutes remaining in the half.
- With 3:44 remaining in the half, the Aggies were up 29-14. The Shoremen went on a 14-4 run to close out the half and come within five points of the Aggies. The Shoremen's run was led by Waldon and Bland who each contributed six points.
- Delaware Valley scored the first five points of the second half until Waldon sunk a three to put the Shoremen within eight.
- With 15 minutes remaining, Ryan Lang pulled down a defensive rebound off a missed three for the Aggies and he passed it up to Ethan Schwantes who sunk the layup and moved the score to 38-34.
- Schwantes scored again to put the Shoremen within two. Woodland sunk two free throws a minute later and the Shoremen tied the score 40-40.
- The Shoremen went on a 25-15 run to close out the game. Woodland led the charge with seven points followed by Tshibangu and Bland who each had six. The Shoremen secured the comeback win 64-55 over the Aggies.
For The Shoremen (5-7)
Davis Bland ( 17 points )
Ethan Schwantes ( 10 points, 8 rebounds )
Up Next
The Shoremen will compete in their first conference matchup at Ursinus on January 11th. Tip-off is at 1 PM.
