FEBRUARY 22, 2003
BOB ZIADIE
MONARCH MEN CLINCH MAC PLAYOFF BERTH BY ROUTING FDU,
74-48
WILKES-BARRE -- With their backs to the wall, the
King's College men's basketball team clinched an MAC Freedom Conference
playoff berth when the Monarchs posted a crucial 74-48 victory over FDU-Florham
Saturday in Madison, NJ.
With the victory, King's clinched the fourth and
final Freedom Conference playoff spot while ending the regular season with
a 16-9 overall mark as well as a 9-5 league record. FDU closed out its
season at 11-14 and 4-10.
The Monarchs were led by Dannie Evans with 22 points
and eight rebounds. Kasim Holloman followed with 11 points and eight
boards. Steve Hite added 10 points and 11 rebounds. Dave Marks netted nine
points with seven rebounds, while Marty O'Hora chipped in with seven
points and five boards.
By earning the fourth seed in the Freedom Conference
playoffs, King's will travel to face top-seeded Scranton Saturday at an
expected 7:30 p.m. start in the John Long Center.
