Five Goldey-Beacom players score in double-digits in 81-74 victory over Chestnut Hill

Goldey-Beacom leads by three points at the end of the first half. 

The Lightning would start this game by running out to a quick 11-3 lead with 14:58 remaining in the first half. Zayon Marsh and Omari Banks were on fire during this stretch, as the duo scored nine of the team’s 11 points. 

Seconds later, Chestnut Hill would punch back by outscoring GBC 21-14 to cut the deficit to one point (25-24) with 5:16 left in the opening half.

Goldey-Beacom would score seven more points in the first half to take a 32-29 edge into halftime.

The Lightning takes home an 81-74 victory!

Fast forward to the 14:09 minute mark in the second half, where Goldey’s Damani Thomas would drain a three-pointer to give his team a nine-point advantage (48-39).

A minute and six seconds later, the Griffins would storm back by going on a 13-3 run to grab a 52-51 lead with 10:09 left in the game. Marshall Baker had the hot hand during this time, scoring nine of the team’s 13 points.

After losing the lead, GBC would punch back by outscoring Chestnut Hill 22-8 to take a 73-60 advantage with 2:30 remaining in the second half. Damani Thomas and Omari Banks were a tough duo for the Griffins to stop during that time, as they scored 13 of the team’s 22 points. 

Despite getting outscored 14-8 for the rest of the second half, Goldey-Beacom would hang on to win 81-74. 

Stats:
FG%:	GBC: 49.0 %	CH:38.6 %
3P%:	GBC: 37.5 %	CH:34.6 %
FT%:	GBC: 80.6 %	CH:73.3 %
Rebs:	GBC: 38	CH:36
Ast:	GBC: 7	CH:14
Stl:	GBC: 9	CH: 10
Blks:	GBC:1	CH:1
TO:	GBC: 15	CH:12