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CHARGERS BASKETBALL LOSE TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII-HILO
December 15, 2008

CHARGERS BASKETBALL LOSE TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII-HILO

Hilo, HI (12/15/08) The Dominican College men's basketball lost a non-conference game to host the University of Hawaii-Hilo this evening, 93-74, in the Civic Auditorium.

Box Score

Hilo, HI (12/15/08)  The Dominican College men's basketball lost a non-conference game to host the University of Hawaii-Hilo this evening, 93-74, in the Civic Auditorium.

The Vulcans held a 40-30 lead at the intermission after shooting 44.8% (13-29) for the half, to Dominican's 41.4% (12-29).  In the second half UHH shot 57.1% (20-35), while the DC shot 42.4% (16-37).  The Chargers shot 46.7% (7-15) from beyond the three point arc, while the Vulcans shot 33.3% (7-21) for the game.

Freshman guard Wayne Cottle (Montclair, NJ) led the Chargers with 15 points, shooting 3-5 from the three point arc.  Senior Will Carty (Bronx, NY) netted 12 points and had three assists.  Junior Brendan McManus (Pearl River, NY) scored nine points and grabbed five caroms, while senior guard Brandon Brock (Newburgh, NY) contributed nine points and two steals off the bench.  Freshman Elliot Watson (Peekskill, NY) had a game leading four blocks in the loss.

The Vulcans were led by senior Jay DeMaestri (Mill Valley, CA) with a double-double of 22 points and 11 boards.  Senior guard John Smith (Berkeley, CA) netted 20 points, while Charlando Brown (Los Angeles, CA) had 11 points and two steals.  Forward Jacob Briggs (Burbank, CA) scored 10 points, while Brandon Price (Redlands, CA) had a game leading 15 rebounds.

With the win the Vulcans improve to 4-1 overall, while the Chargers drop to 4-5 overall.

Dominican is back in action on Friday when they face Chaminade University at 7:30 pm.

The aim of Dominican University New York is to promote educational excellence, leadership, and service in an environment characterized by respect for the individual and concern for the community and its needs. Founded by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt, the university is an independent institution of higher learning, Catholic in origin and heritage. In the Dominican tradition, it fosters the active, shared pursuit of truth and embodies an ideal of education rooted in the values of reflective understanding and compassionate involvement.  Committed to building its programs upon a strong foundation in the liberal arts and sciences, the university maintains a student-centered climate and serves a diverse community of students in undergraduate and graduate programs. The university empowers this community of learners to excel, lead and serve with integrity and to engage responsibly in the pursuit of a more just, ethical and sustainable world.  Dominican also sponsors 18 varsity intercollegiate sports that compete at the NCAA Division II level.  To learn more about Dominican University New York, please visit www.duny.edu.