Every Lancer scored in the first half as they raced out to a 13 point halftime lead, 46-33. Sophomore Will Spont (Bellingham, MA) led the way with 14 points on 4 of 8 shooting from the field. The Lancers shot 48.3 percent from the field in the first session. Becker was led by freshman Chris Finnimore (Worcester, MA) who scored 12 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
The Lancers extended their lead in the second half to as many as 23 points. Becker was able to get their deficit down to 11 points with 5:34 remaining but a Ryan Hopkins (Oxford, MA) jumper followed by a Josh Barry (Sheffield, MA) lay-up quelled the rally as the Lancers rolled to the win.
Spont finished with 20 points for the victors. Freshman Randy Gratton (Ware, MA) added 14 and Ryan Hopkins added 13 along with 5 assists. Junior Bobby Wilson (Hamden, CT) chipped in with 10 points and 8 rebounds.
Finnimore finished with a game-high 21 points for the Hawks in the loss. Senior Jeff Kotkowski (Melrose, MA) also had a big day as he notched a double-double scoring 15 points and hauling in 15 boards.
Worcester State will return to MASCAC action on Saturday when they host MCLA. Becker College will visit Lasell College on Saturday as well.
Becker College vs Worcester State College 2/9/06 7:00 pm at Worcester, MA At Worcester, MA WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE 84, BECKER COLLEGE 66 BECKER COLLEGE (3-18) Chris Finnimore 8-13 2-3 21; Jeff Kotkowski 3-11 9-11 15; Jeremy Rivers 5-9 4-9 14; Shawn Fuller 2-9 1-2 7; Anthony White 3-9 0-0 7; Emmanuel Masumbuko 1-3 0-0 2; Keith Branch 0-3 0-0 0; Jake Russo 0-1 0-0 0; Herb Reynolds 0-2 0-0 0; Tommy Bowzer 0-2 0-0 0; Ed Sparkman 0-2 0-0 0; Ian Dobson 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 22-66 16-25 66. WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE (11-11) Will Spont 6-12 8-12 20; Randy Gratton 6-9 2-2 14; Ryan Hopkins 4-6 4-4 13; Bobby Wilson 3-8 4-6 10; Josh Barry 3-7 2-2 9; Winfred Rembert 3-5 2-3 8; Tyler Hopkins 2-6 4-5 8; Chris Frulla 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 28-57 26-34 84. Becker College................ 33 33 - 66 Worcester State College....... 46 38 - 84 3-point goals-Becker College 6-19 (Chris Finnimore 3-4; Shawn Fuller 2-6; Anthony White 1-4; Keith Branch 0-1; Tommy Bowzer 0-2; Ian Dobson 0-1; Jeremy Rivers 0-1), Worcester State College 2-7 (Ryan Hopkins 1-1; Josh Barry 1-2; Tyler Hopkins 0-2; Randy Gratton 0-2). Fouled out--Becker College-Emmanuel Masumbuko, Worcester State College-None. Rebounds-Becker College 42 (Jeff Kotkowski 15), Worcester State College 39 (Bobby Wilson 8; Tyler Hopkins 8). Assists-Becker College 4 (Tommy Bowzer 2), Worcester State College 13 (Ryan Hopkins 5). Total fouls-Becker College 22, Worcester State College 21. A-100