Clarks Summit, PA- The men's basketball team took on Clarks Summit University on Wednesday night in a CSAC matchup winning 95-59.
Rosemont jumped out to a 14-1 lead early on. The Ravens dominated both sides of the ball, and shot nearly 70% from the field in the first half. Rosemont's tenacious defense held the Defenders to shoot 38% from the field.
The Ravens led 29-13, before going on a 21-10 run in the final eight minutes of the half. Rosemont led 50-23 at halftime.
Coming out of halftime, the Ravens maintained their lead and continued to shoot efficiently.
Zaire Mitchell scored three straight baskets to give Rosemont a 60-28 lead. The Ravens shot 6-11 from three in the second half. Rosemont shot 63% from the field for the game.
Rosemont forced Clarks Summit to commit 22 turnovers in the game, and the Ravens had 36 points off of those turnovers. Rosemont dominated in the paint and scored 56 out of their 95 points in the paint.
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Rosemont had a very balanced offensive attack as five players scored in double figures. The team had 12 players score in the game.
Zaire Mitchell led the way with 16 points shooting 8-9 from the field.
Marlon Sharpton had 12 points and 5 assists.
Corey McGarry had 12 points and 4 rebounds.
Kahleel Henry contributed 12 points.
Chris Briner scored 10 points. Â
Rosemont will look to extend their winning streak to 3 games when they face Wilson College in an away matchup on Wednesday, February 19
th at 8:00 PM.
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