FEBRUARY 5, 2003
BOB ZIADIE
MONARCHS SNAP TWO-GAME SKID WITH 77-64 WIN
OVER DREW
WILKES-BARRE -- Jamar Stokes came off the
bench to score 17 points with 10 rebounds to lead the King's College men's
basketball team to a 77-64 win over Drew University Wednesday in Scandlon
Gymnasium.
With the win, the Monarchs broke a two-game
losing streak while improving to 13-7 overall and 6-3 in MAC Freedom
Conference action. Drew fell to 4-14 and 2-7.
King's took a 43-28 lead into the half-time
break but the Rangers battled back to 57-53 with 8:11 left in the game.
The Monarchs closed out the contest with a 20-9 run to earn the win. The
Monarchs also held a huge rebounding advantage, outboarding the Rangers
57-24.
Britt Moore was also outstanding for King's
off the bench with 15 points and 10 rebounds. Dannie Evans netted 15
points while dishing out nine assists. Dave Marks added 11 point and 10
board while Kasim Holloman chipped in with 11 points.
Brad Greenman led Drew with 21 points,
while Dave Millstein and Kelvin Henry chipped in with 10 each.
King's will travel to face Scranton Saturday at 3:00 p.m.