After falling behind early 8-7, the Bears went on a 15-4 run to take a ten point lead over the Rams at 22-12 with nine minutes remaining in the first half. The Rams were able to pull within six points with just under three minutes remaining but the Bears were able to push the lead back to nine points at the half. The Bears were able to maintain their lead in the second half and held off a late surge by the Rams to pick up the win.
Junior center Derek Thompson (Hyannis, MA) controlled the paint all day and led the Bears with 14 points, 9 rebounds and 4 blocks, while senior Cliff Furtado (Dartmouth, MA) chipped in 12 points and 6 steals.
Framingham State was led by junior Derek Wigman who scored a game high 15 points, while senior Tony Washington added 14 points and 6 boards.
The Rams return to action on Tuesday as they travel to Worcester State for a 8:00 game, while the Bears host MCLA on Tuesday at 7:30.
Newspaper Box Score Bridgewater State College vs Framingham State College 02/04/06 3:00 PM at Framingham, MA BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE 63, FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE 55 BRIDGEWATER STATE COLLEGE 11-8 (5-3) Derek Thompson 4-10 6-12 14; Cliff Furtado 5-11 1-4 12; Tyler Lang 2-8 4-7 8; David Rukstalis 3-8 0-0 8; Ryan Devereaux 2-4 1-2 5; Tom Cuddihy 1-4 2-2 5; Roland Millien 2-2 1-2 5; Adam Rose 2-5 0-1 4; Jesse Teixeira 1-1 0-0 2; Damian Shakespeare 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 22-55 15-30 63. FRAMINGHAM STATE COLLEGE 9-10 (3-5) Derek Wigman 7-19 0-0 15; Anthony Washington 6-10 2-5 14; Joseph Faradie 2-3 3-5 7; Matt Nicholson 2-2 0-0 6; Michael Costa 2-6 1-2 6; Anthony Smith 1-2 0-0 3; Rob Scarpato 0-4 2-2 2; Ryan Dacey 0-4 1-2 1; Omar Almodovar 0-4 1-2 1. Totals 20-54 10-18 55. Bridgewater State College..... 34 29 - 63 Framingham State College...... 25 30 - 55 3-point goals-Bridgewater State College 4-14 (David Rukstalis 2-3; Tom Cuddihy 1-3; Cliff Furtado 1-3; Adam Rose 0-2; Ryan Devereaux 0-1; Tyler Lang 0-2), Framingham State College 5-16 (Matt Nicholson 2-2; Derek Wigman 1-7; Anthony Smith 1-2; Michael Costa 1-2; Ryan Dacey 0-2; Omar Almodovar 0-1). Fouled out--Bridgewater State College-None, Framingham State College-None. Rebounds-Bridgewater State College 37 (Derek Thompson 9), Framingham State College 37 (Omar Almodovar 7). Assists-Bridgewater State College 10 (Tom Cuddihy 4), Framingham State College 13 (Omar Almodovar 3; Ryan Dacey 3; Derek Wigman 3). Total fouls-Bridgewater State College 19, Framingham State College 26. A-125