Williams men’s basketball dropped their fifth straight game 93-68

Williams Sports Info - February 11, 2008

MEDFORD, MA — The Williams men’s basketball team (15-7, 2-5) dropped their fifth straight game Saturday, 93-68 to Tufts (11-11, 1-6). Both teams entered the game on four game losing streaks, however the Jumbos played as if they were due in displaying exceptionally hot shooting to end their slump.

Four players scored 16 or more points for a Jumbo team that shot an obscene 62% from the field for the game. Leading the way for Tufts were Jake Weitzen and Dave Beyel with 20 points apiece on a combined 14 for 18 from the floor. Beyel hit four three-pointers to add to the Jumbo total of 14. The long-range output dwarfed that of the Ephs, who shot just 4 of 16 from behind the arc.

In addition to shooting, the Jumbos would lead the Ephs in almost every important statistical category, most notably out-rebounding Williams 31-26 while holding an impressive advantage in assists at 20 to 8.

For the Eph starters, only forward Joe Geoghegan ’10 and swingman Blake Shultz ’10 managed double digits, scoring 13 and 12 points respectively.  Freshman Troy Whittington’s performance may have been the lone bright spot, as the big man poured in 11 points on 5 for 8 shooting in just 14 minutes of work.

Williams will look to get back on track next weekend with home games against Connecticut College and Wesleyan. The Camels are set to take on the Ephs Friday at 7:30 pm