Justin Thomas scores 19 as Wilmington University hangs on to win 70-68 over Chestnut Hill

Photo: Andre Smith/ Wilmington University

The Wilmington University men’s basketball team earned their fourth victory of the season on Saturday as the team won 70-68 over the Chestnut Hill College Griffins.

MBB Final | WU 70 – Chestnut Hill 68. WU now 4-3, 1-0 CACC. CHC misses tip-in at the buzzer to tie it. Justin Thomas with 19 pts, 7 reb. Randy Rickards with 14 pts, 8 reb, 3 asts, 3 blks. Caleb Matthews with 10 pts off the bench. Jordan Jackson with 9 pts, 5 reb.

— Wilmington Wildcats (@WilmUAthletics) December 3, 2022

Senior guard Justin Thomas led the Wildcats in scoring in the win with 19 points.

Two other Wildcats who scored in double digits in the win were senior guard Randy Rickards (14), and junior guard Caleb Matthews (10).

WilmU had the advantage in multiple categories in the game, which included bench points (19-16), and blocks (6-2).

Wilmington University also had the advantage in shooting, with the team shooting 54.0% (27-50) and Chestnut Hill shooting 40.6% ( 26-64). The Wildcats also bested Chestnut Hill from the three-point line, with the team shooting 33.3%(7-21) and the Griffins shooting 16.0% (4-25). 

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