Marsh & Thomas combine for 45 points in Goldey-Beacom’s 83-78 win over Wilmington University

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The Goldey-Beacom College men’s basketball team earned their 11th win of the season on Tuesday with an 83-78 victory over their in-state rival, the Wilmington University Wildcats.

. @_GBCHoops gains sole possession of first place in the CACC South Division with an 83-78 victory at Wilmington. Zayon Marsh 23 points (8-15 FG) and seven rebounds. Damani Thomas 22 pts, five 3-pointers and six rebs. Nazim Derry 12 pts. Caleb Bates 11 pts. #GBCLightning

— GBC Athletics (@GBCLightning) January 24, 2024

 Sophomore forward  Zayon Marsh led the team in scoring in the win with 23 points.

Three other Goldey-Beacom players who scored in double digits in the win were senior guard Damani Thomas (22), senior guard Nazim Derry (12), and sophomore forward Caleb Bates (11).

The Lightning had the advantage in multiple categories in the game, which included points off of turnovers (20-10), second-chance points (16-7), assists (19-16), turnovers (9-16), and steals (5-3).

GBC also bested the Wildcats from the three-point line, with the team shooting 42.9%(12-28) and Wilmington shooting 40.0%(10-25).

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