MBB: Lasers Cruise to Win Over Dean

Photo Credit - Joe Sullivan
Photo Credit - Joe Sullivan

Franklin, MA - The Lasell Men's Basketball continued their solid start to GNAC play with a win on Tuesday over Dean by a final score of 82-70. The win moves the Lasers to 10-6 on the season and 4-1 in GNAC play, while the Bulldogs are now 6-10 and 2-4.

It was a close game throughout a majority of the first half. After trailing early, the Lasers held a 23-19 lead midway through the half. The lead would get as big as seven, before ultimately ending at four at the break, with the Lasers up 39-35. The Bulldogs would grab a lead early in the second half, and led 48-44. But after the Lasers tied it, the score sat at 52 all with 13 minutes remaining in the game. A 15-1 run over the next four minutes would give the Lasers control, and they would not let the Bulldogs back into the game after that, ultimately winning 82-70.

The Lasers had five double-digit scorers, led by Marcus Lewis' 26. Behind him was Karim Belhouchet (17), Che Hanks (16), Greg Farrow (11), and Gabe Qua (10). The only other Lasers to score was Cameron Foster-Martez, who scored two. Lewis also led the team with 11 rebounds and two steal. Belhouchet led the team with six assists, one more than Che Hanks, who had five.

Up Next - The Lasers will host Anna Maria on Saturday at 4pm.