Derry & Marsh combine for 42 points in Goldey-Beacom’s 87-79 win over Bridgeport

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The Goldey-Beacom College men’s basketball team earn their tenth victory over the season on Saturday with an 87-79 win over the University of Bridgeport Purple Knights.

Men’s Basketball grabs a win at Bridgeport!

Nazim Derry with 21 points, Zayon Marsh with 21, Damani Thomas with 18, and Caleb Bates with 9 points and 7 rebounds ⚡️#GBCLightning pic.twitter.com/jjteqyDTzx

— GBC Athletics (@GBCLightning) January 20, 2024

 Sophomore forward  Zayon Marsh and senior guard Nazim Derry led the team in scoring with 21 points.

Senior guard Damani Thomas also scored in double-digits in the game, as he had 18 points.

The Lightning had the advantage in multiple categories in the game, which included points off of turnovers (18-15), bench points (16-8), turnovers (17-18), and steals (13-12).

Goldey-Beacom also had the advantage in shooting, with the team shooting 52.7%(29-55) and Bridgeport shooting 43.1%(31-72). The Lightning also bested the Purple Knights from the three-point line, with the team shooting 38.9%(7-18) and Bridgeport shooting 31.6%(6-19). Goldey-Beacom was also the better team at the free-throw line in this game, as the team shot 68.8%(22-32), and the Purple Knights shot 64.7%(11-17).

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Let’s get into the game: click below for the full recap.