The Lancer victory combined with Fitchburg State’s loss to Westfield State this afternoon puts the Lancers in a strong position to qualify for the MASCAC postseason tournament.
Worcester State grabbed a 12 point half time lead as they shot 43.4 percent from the floor but also took care of business at the free throw line hitting 13 of 16 from the charity stripe. The Lancers were led by senior guard Ryan Hopkins (Oxford, MA) who scored 14 points in the session. Sophomore Will Spont (Bellingham, MA) added 10 points for the Lancers in the half. MCLA was led by Adam Garner (N. Adams, MA) who had 9 points in the half. Guard JP Quintal (Queensbury, NY) added 7 points for the Trailblazers.
In the second half, it was all Worcester State as MCLA could manage just 6 field goals in the second half. Every Lancer scored as five members reached double digits in scoring. Hopkins finished with a game-high 16 points followed by Spont with 15. Junior Winfred Rembert (New Haven, CT) posted his second double-double in the past three games as he scored 15 points and grabbed 16 boards. Freshmen Tyler Hopkins (Oxford, MA) and Randy Gratton (Ware, MA) added 11 and 10 points, respectively.
MCLA was led by Garner with 14 points and Quintal who finished the game with 11 points.
Worcester State will return to MASCAC action on Tuesday when they travel to Bridgewater State College. MCLA will host the Salem State College Vikings.
MCLA vs Worcester State College 2/11/06 4:00 pm at Worcester, MA At Worcester, MA WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE 82, MCLA 46 MCLA (2-20,0-9 MASAC) Adam Garner 4-10 5-5 14; JP Quintal 3-10 4-4 11; Steve Abeillie 3-4 0-1 6; Thad Broughton 2-13 0-0 6; Mike Callahan 3-8 0-0 6; Brandon Pender 1-2 0-1 2; Brian Phillips 0-1 1-2 1; Robert Malloy 0-0 0-1 0; Henry Schrader 0-3 0-0 0; Mike Harmon 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 16-53 10-14 46. WORCESTER STATE COLLEGE (12-11,6-4 MASCAC) Ryan Hopkins 4-8 6-6 16; Winfred Rembert 6-14 3-5 15; Will Spont 4-8 6-8 15; Tyler Hopkins 3-5 4-6 11; Randy Gratton 4-7 2-3 10; Bobby Wilson 3-3 3-4 9; Josh Barry 2-9 0-0 4; Chris Frulla 1-6 0-1 2. Totals 27-60 24-33 82. MCLA.......................... 30 16 - 46 Worcester State College....... 42 40 - 82 3-point goals-MCLA 4-17 (Thad Broughton 2-6; JP Quintal 1-5; Adam Garner 1-4; Mike Harmon 0-2), Worcester State College 4-14 (Ryan Hopkins 2-5; Will Spont 1-2; Tyler Hopkins 1-1; Josh Barry 0-2; Chris Frulla 0-2; Randy Gratton 0-2). Fouled out--MCLA-None, Worcester State College-Josh Barry. Rebounds-MCLA 37 (Brandon Pender 7), Worcester State College 41 (Winfred Rembert 16). Assists-MCLA 7 (Brandon Pender 2; Henry Schrader 2), Worcester State College 10 (Ryan Hopkins 3). Total fouls-MCLA 20, Worcester State College 16. A-200