Westfield State Pulls Away from Lancers

Westfield State 74, Worcester State 65

Box Score

Westfield, MA --- Senior guard Dave Jaehnig (Quincy, MA) had team highs of 16 points, eight rebounds and four assists to lead Westfield State to a 74-65 victory over Worcester State in MASCAC action this evening.

Westfield upped its record to 9-5 overall and 2-0 in the conference. Worcester State is 7-7 and 1-1.

The score was tied 30-all at halftime and 41-41 with 13:59 remaining when the Owls began to assume control. Westfield led the final 13 minutes and took its biggest lead, 65-54, with 4:46 remaining following five straight points by Jaehnig.

Worcester cut the deficit to five, 65-60, with 3:04 remaining, but Westfield iced the victory with several free throws and two breakaway layups by Brandon Mauer (Pittsfield, MA), who finished with 13 points.

Westfield’s other player in double figures was junior forward Drew Pereira (Seekonk, MA) with 14 points.

The Owls again shot well from the field (55 percent) while Worcester shot 43 percent. Most of the other box score statistics were fairly even. Senior forward Johnny Dunbar (Roxbury, MA) played a fine game with a game-high six steals, seven points and four rebounds in 35 minutes of action.

Junior forward Maurice Horton (Detroit, MI) posted game highs of 20 points and 10 rebounds with four assists. Horton entered the game averaging a conference-high 25.8 points per game. Patrick Hamilton (Templeton, MA), Elijah Sims (Worcester, MA), Kevin Gena (Lynn, MA) and Dave Douilette (Bridgewater, MA) each scored eight pointswhile Hamilton corralled seven rebounds.

Worcester State will hit the hardwood again when it entertains Framingham State this Saturday. The tip-off is slated for 5 o'clock.

Release is Courtesy of Westfield State Sports Information