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Thursday, November 7, 2024

Christian Brothers University Lee Pulls Away From Bucs

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Aiden Ruthsatz/Men's Basketball | Christian Brothers University

Aiden Ruthsatz/Men's Basketball | Christian Brothers University

Lee closed the first half on a 28-8 run and kept its momentum going in an 80-61 win over the Christian Brothers University men's basketball team, on Saturday afternoon, at Walker Arena. 


The Bucs led 26-18 with 11:32 left in the half before the hosts made their run. 

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Score: LEE 80 (19-6, 18-6 GSC) | CBU 61 (5-22, 5-19 GSC)  

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HOW IT HAPPENED

  • The Bucs led 26-18 8:28 into the contest before the Flames. 
  • Lee made nine of its final 17 shots to finish the half, including five three pointers. 
  • The Flames led 68-48 at the midway point of the second half. 
  • A three pointer from Aiden Ruthsatz made the score 75-61, with 3:31 left, but the hosts scored the final five points to finish the scoring.
KEY STATS | NOTEABLES

  • Lee shot 32-66 (49 percent), including 12-30 from three pint range. 
  • After going 15-29 in the first half, the Bucs were held to just 8-28 in the second half. 
  • Aiden Ruthsatz led the Bucs with a game-high 30 points, going 7-12 from three point range. 
  • Ruthsatz averaged 21 points over his final eight games, scoring at least 20 points five times. 
  • Luke Gdowski added six points and a career-high 12 rebounds.

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