DeGeare's Double-Double Secures Griffins' First Win
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Blackburn
0-6,
|
26 | 26 | 52 |
|
Fontbonne
1-4,
|
46 | 44 | 90 |
Team Stats
Blackburn
| Game Statistics | Blackburn | Fontbonne |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (14-62) | (33-60) |
| Field Goal % | 22.6% | 55.0% |
| Rebounds | 33 | 49 |
| Assists | 5 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 7 | 13 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 8 | 7 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 10 | 18 |
| Pts in the Paint | 16 | 34 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 0 | 0 |
| Bench Pts | 16 | 49 |
St. Louis- The freshman forward from Crystal City, Mo. turned into a powerhouse last night, going 2-3 from the line, 3-4 beyond the arc, and 4-6 down low. DeGeare totaled 19 points and 13 rebounds (5 offensive; 8 defensive), driving the Griffins' to their first win of the season.
Fontbonne was on fire from three-point range last night. Senior Yada Demisse was 2-3 from long range and 4-5 overall on the field, totaling 10 points. Sophomore Blake Welch was 3-4 from three-point range and 5-6 overall totalling 14 points. Sophomore Jared Greenlee contributed defensively totaling 12 rebounds, with 10 defensive boards.
Overall, the Griffins shot 60.9% behind the arc, connecting on 14 of 23 attempts. Fontbonne held Blackburn to all single-digit statistics on the night.
Fontbonne tips off at 3pm at Webster for a Big Bend Showdown this Saturday, December 7th.