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Posted: Feb 11, 2017

Nicholas Bates scores 34 versus Nichols, but Bison best Seahawks, 97-79

Nicholas Bates (Photo by Rob McGuinness)
Nicholas Bates (Photo by Rob McGuinness)
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Game Leaders
Nichols
Pts: Marcos Echevarria - 27
Reb: 2 Players (#13, #22) - 7
Ast: DeAnte Bruton - 5
Salve Regina
Pts: Nicholas Bates - 34
Reb: Nicholas Bates - 17
Ast: 2 Players (#10, #22) - 3
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SEAHAWK MEN'S BASKETBALL RESULTS
Nichols 97, Salve Regina 79
Newport, R.I. - Rodgers Rec. Ctr.
Saturday, February 11, 2017

Summary
NEWPORT, R.I. - Salve Regina University men's basketball senior Nicholas Bates (Danvers, Mass.) scored a career-high 34 points while grabbing 17 rebounds for his 14th double-double of the season, but Nichols College defeated the Seahawks, 97-79, in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action at the Rodgers Recreation Center.

Bison sophomore Marcos Echevarria (Lynn, Mass.) scored 19 of his team-high 27 points in the first half as Nichols led by 19 at the break, 49-30.

Series and Streaks
The Bison have won the last nine meetings, including a season sweep, to gain a one-game advantage in the all-time series (25-24).

Three Stars of the Game

  1. Salve Regina senior Nicholas Bates (Danvers, Mass.) scored a career-high 34 points and grabbed 17 rebounds.
  2. Nicholas sophomore Marcos Echevarria (Lynn, Mass.) finished with 27 points on nine of 14 from the floor, including five 3-pointers and four-for-four from the free-throw line.
  3. Nichols freshman DeAnte Bruton (New London, Conn.) scored 18 points with an efficient eight of 11 field goals.

Key Stat of the Game
The Bison shot 66.7 percent from the floor in the first half and had five 3-pointers and a dozen free throws to build a 19-point lead at halftime.

Turning Point
After a Nicholas Bates layup tied the score at 17-17 at 11:05 in the first half, Nichols went on a 30-8 run and held its largest lead, 47-22, with 2:31 remaining in the period.

Quick Hits

  • Bates has a career-high 14 double-doubles.
  • Score was tied three times with one lead change.
  • Connor Costello (Southborough, Mass.) contributed a dozen points with six field goals.
  • Daequon Antoine (Fort Mill, S.C.) scored 17 points including two 3-pointers.
  • The Bison have totaled 25 3-pointers in two wins against the Seahawks this season.

Next Up
Salve Regina (8-14, 6-10 CCC) - Tuesday, February 14 at Endicott College, 7:30 p.m.
Nichols (18-5, 13-3 CCC) - Wednesday, February 15 at Eastern Nazarene College, 7 p.m.