Gordon Downs Men’s Basketball, 88-80

WENHAM, Mass. — The Endicott College men's basketball team fell to Gordon, 88-80, in Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) action on Saturday afternoon at the Bennett Center.

Jalen Echevarria (Lynn, Mass.) led the way for the Gulls with a team-high 23 points (9-15 FG, 4-8 3PT) and four assists. 

Stephen Fama (Lynnfield, Mass.) added 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-5 3PT) and four rebounds, while Mark Barrett (Brookline, Mass.) chipped in with eight points, a career-high eight dimes, and four rejections.

The Fighting Scots led by a thin two points (65-63) with 7:31 remaining in the matchup. 

From there, Gordon went on a 10-2 run to fuel its largest lead of the contest, 76-65, and halt an Endicott comeback bid.

BEYOND THE BOX SCORE

• Endicott leads the all-time series, 30-23.
• The game saw eight ties and four changes.
• Gordon finished plus-10 on the glass, 40-30.
• The Gulls forced 13 turnovers that resulted in 18 points off those miscues.

WHAT'S NEXT

Endicott (12-7, 8-4 CCC) hosts Nichols on Wednesday, February 1 at 7:30 PM. Gordon (7-12, 3-9 CCC) welcomes Curry this Wednesday at 7:30 PM. 

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(Photo Credit - Jonny Ratner '24)