Bates leads Salve Regina over Eastern Nazarene, 83-74

SEAHAWK MEN'S BASKETBALL RESULTS

Salve Regina 83, Eastern Nazarene 74
Quincy, Mass. – Lahue Center
Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Link to box score
http://www.salveathletics.com/sports/mbkb/2015-16/boxscores/20160105_9tq4.xml

QUINCY, Mass. - Salve Regina University junior forward Nicholas Bates (Danvers, Mass.) led the Seahawks to an 83-74 victory over Lions of Eastern Nazarene College.

Series and Streaks
Salve Regina leads the all-time series, 25-20, and ends Eastern Nazarene's three-game win streak in the matchups. The Lions have now lost two in a row after winning first nine games of season.

Three Stars of the Game
1 – Salve Regina junior Nicholas Bates (Danvers, Mass.) - scored a game-high 25 points and contributed 13 rebounds.
2 – Salve Regina senior David Hanson (Stockton, England) - scored 22 points and added seven rebounds and three assists.
3 – Eastern Nazarene senior Jaylen Owens (Johns Creek, Ga.) - led the Lions in scoring with 19 points and added five assists.

Key Stat of the Game
Salve Regina enjoyed an advantage on the boards (+13) led by a game-high 13 rebounds from Bates.

Turning Point
Hanson scored all of his 22 points in the second half including three 3-pointers.

Quick Hits

• Salve Regina gives Eastern Nazarene its first CCC loss of season.
• Salve Regina makes a season-high 35 field goals, and for the second time this season shoots at least 50 percent from the floor.
• Bates' double-double was his team-leading fourth of the season; each time he has posted at least 13 rebounds.

Next up
Salve Regina (5-7; 2-2 CCC) – Thursday, January 7 vs. Gordon, 7:30 p.m.
Eastern Nazarene (9-2; 3-1 CCC) – Thursday, January 7 at Wentworth, 7:30 p.m.