Seahawks rally in second half to defeat Bulldogs

FRANKLIN, Mass. (Tuesday, November 21, 2023) -- Salve Regina University men's basketball came from behind to defeat Dean College, 81-69, in non-conference action on the road inside Pieri Gymnasium. Salve Regina had six players score at least eight points led by sophomore Miles Fiore's (Narragansett, R.I.) 18 on 8-of-10 shooting. Junior Jojo Powers (Dedham, Mass.) registered 17 points, five assists and four steals. Junior Declan Walmsley (Franklin, Mass.) contributed 12 points and six boards. Junior James Jolly (Kingston, England) just missed a double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds.

INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Salve Regina 81, Dean 69
Records: Salve Regina (3-2), Dean (2-3)
All-Time Series: Salve Regina improves to 2-0 in the all-time series.

SUMMARY

• 1H - The Bulldogs led 41-35 at the half thanks to 59.3% shooting from the floor. Dean held an advantage for nearly 15 minutes of the frame and received 12 points apiece from Weston and Walker. Salve Regina had a 19-14 edge on the glass and scored 16 points in the paint. Miles Fiore had nine and Declan Walmsley scored eight to lead the Seahawks in the first 20 minutes. | Dean 41, Salve Regina 35
• 2H - Dean hung on to the lead until a Powers layup with 9:27 left to play gave Salve Regina a 61-59 lead. The Seahawks went on a 10-3 run in the next six minutes to build a 71-62 advantage with less than three minutes to play. Salve Regina converted several free throws down the stretch to secure the 81-69 road victory. | Salve Regina 81, Dean 69

NOTEWORTHY

• Salve Regina finished the game with 46.9% shooting, while Dean made 48.1% from the floor.
• Each team made five long balls but shot less than 30%.
• Jojo Powers and A.J. Weston both had a game-high five assists.

ON THE HORIZON
Salve Regina breaks for Thanksgiving before traveling to Waterville, Maine, to tip off with Colby College on Sunday, November 26 (1 p.m.).