Stories & Highlights
2007-08  season

Rams Deal Devils a Playoff Loss to End Their Season (3/1/08)

Philadelphia University scored the first 16 points of the second half as they cruised to a 65-44 win over the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men's basketball team in the quarterfinals of the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference playoffs at the Gallagher Center on Philadelphia University's campus Saturday afternoon.

The loss by the Devils, the #4 seed, ends their season with a 13-15 record. The Rams, the top seed in the Southern Division, improve to 20-11 overall.

Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.) led the Devils with 15 points and was the only USP player to reach double figures. Junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep HS/Port Norris, N.J.) added eight points and a team-high seven rebounds while freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township HS/ Chesilhurst, N.J.) chipped in seven points, six rebounds and three steals.

Russell Frederick led the Rams with 20 points. Malcolm Ingram added 14 points and Mike Yocum had 10 points and a game-high nine rebounds.

The Rams jumped out to an early 27-9 lead in the first half before the Devils rallied to pull within three with a 15-0 run. Frazier started the run with a layup, followed by a tip-in by junior Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/Canadensis, Pa.). After a steal by Adefemi, Dundas added a layup to make the score 27-15. A defensive stop by the Devils and Connor knocked down a three-point field goal to cut the Ram lead to single digits, 27-18 with four minutes left. On USP's next possession, Dundas was fouled by Jason Hickenbottom, who also picked up a technical foul in addition to the personal, giving the Devils four free throws. Dundas made all four shots and the Devils were within five, 27-22. Junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (NJ)/ Durham N.C.) completed the run with a layup to make the score 27-24 with 2:19 left. Frederick's 'trey' with 42 seconds left broke the run and made the score 30-24 at the break.

The first five minutes of the second half was all Rams as they scored 16 straight points, taking advantage of three turnovers and an 0-for-6 USP shooting effort to take a 46-24 lead at the 14:46 mark. A Dundas '3-ball' broke the run and a layup three minutes later brought the Devils within 17, 48-31 with 10:14 left. This would be as close as USP would get as Philadelphia went on a 10-2 run to lead by 27, 60-33 with 7:08 left before the Devils shaved six points off the margin to finish the game on the short side of a 65-44 score.

The Rams made 24 of 52 shots from the field (46.2%) while the Devils struggled, connecting on only 17 of 54 shots (31.5%), including a 3-for-14 effort from beyond the arc. The Rams meanwhile made eight three-points and also held a slight advantage at the charity stripe, making nine of 14 compared to USP's 7-for-12. Philadelphia held a 38-33 advantage on the glass. Both teams committed nine turnovers with the Rams producing a better assist/turnover mark (12/9 to 8/9).

Dundas closed out the season as USP's leading scorer with 372 points (13.3/gm.) and also led the Devils in assists (75, 2.7/gm.). Frazier and Adefemi led the Devils in rebounding with 200 (7.14/gm.) and 172 (7.16/gm.) respectively. Fritsch and Frazier each recorded 27 steals on the season to pace USP while sophomore Curtis Fitch (Marianapolis Prep HS/North Grosvenordale, Conn.) led the Devils with 36 blocked shots.

Devils Clinch Playoff Spot with win over Deacons (2/23/08)

Shane Connor came off the bench to lead four players in double figures as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men's basketball team clinched a playoff spot with a 65-53 victory over Bloomfield College Saturday afternoon at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

The win give the Devils a 13-14 overall record and a 7-9 mark in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. The Devils have now qualified for the CACC Men's basketball tournament in each of head coach David Pauley's eight seasons. The Devils now extend their streak of consecutive seasons qualifying for post-season games to 26 seasons with the 1981-82 season under Bob Morgan the last time a men's basketball team from USP/PCPS failed to play in the post-season. (Coach Pauley's first year at PCPS/USP was 1982-83 as an assistant coach). Bloomfield falls to 14-15 overall and 5-10 in CACC games.

The Devils will be the #4 seed in the CACC South Division and face top-seed Philadelphia University on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at the Gallagher Center on Philadelphia University's campus. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00 p.m.

Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/Canadensis, Pa.), a junior guard, connected on six of 12 shots from the field (3-7 3FG) for a game-high 15 points. Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/ Yardley, Pa.) added 14 points and four assists. Freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township HS/Chesilhurst, N.J.) chipped in 13 points while junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep HS/Port Norris, N.J.) recorded his fourth double-double of the season with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Freshman Michael Larkin (Monsignor Farrell HS/Staten Island, N.Y.) added eight points while junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (N.J.)/Durham, N.C.) dished out a game high six assists.

Omari Knox led the deacons with 13 points. Gage Daye and Namdi Ahaneku each added 11 points. Ahaneku also recorded a double-double with 11 rebounds while Gage led Bloomfield with five assists. Knox also had four steals.

The first half was a half of streaks as the Devils started a 22-4 spurt four minutes into the game to take a 24-7 lead with 8:58 left. Connor recorded all 11 of his first half points during the run and get contributions from five other players. Bloomfield countered with a 17-6 run to close out the half and pull within six at the break 30-24.

Roahn Shepard's layup to open the second half brought the Deacon's within four before the Devils scored 11 straight points to take a 41-26 lead 14:29 left. After a steal by Fritsch, Frazier nailed a three-point field goal to start the run. Another steal by Fritsch led to a breakaway dunk by Adefemi. Adefemi followed his dunk with a traditional three-point play and later closed out the run with a short jumper.

Bloomfield brought the deficit back to nine with a short 10-4 spurt, highlighted by 'treys' by Knox and Ahaneku. Two quick baskets by USP and the Devils again led by 13, 49-36 at the 10:40 mark. Bloomfield cut the deficit back to nine three times as the half progressed but this was as close as they would get as the Devils pulled away with down the stretch making four free throws over the last 1:56 to seal the 65-53 win.

The Devils finished the game shooting 42.1% from the field (24-57) including a 6-for-17 effort from beyond the arc. Bloomfield turned in identical first and second half shooting efforts (9-for-33) to finish the game shooting 27.3% (18-66). The Deacons did hold a 46-43 advantage on the boards (22-9 on the offensive glass) and took nine more free throws than the Devils (23-14). USP however made better use of their opportunities at the line, making 11 of 14 shots (78.6%) while the Deacons made just 11 of 23 (47.8%). The Devils also recorded 16 assists while committing 15 turnovers while Bloomfield managed just seven against 16 turnovers.

The Devils will travel and face Philadelphia University in the quarterfinals of the CACC playoffs on Saturday, March 1, 2008. Tip off is slated for 2:00 p.m.

Rally Falls Short as Devils Drop Game to Rams (2/19/08)

A second half rally by the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men's basketball team fell short as Philadelphia University came away with a 57-52 win over the Devils Tuesday night at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

The loss drops the Devils record to 12-14 overall and 6-9 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Philadelphia University improves to 17-11 overall and 14-0 in league play.

Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/ Yardley, Pa.) led the Devils with 17 points, making eight of 14 shots from the field, including one three-point field goal. Junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep HS/Port Norris, N.J.) added 13 points and seven rebounds while freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township HS/Chesilhurst, N.J.) chipping in 10 points and a team-high nine rebounds. Freshman Michael Larkin (Monsignor Farrell HS/Staten Island, N.Y.) led the Devils with five assists and four steals and sophomore Curtis Fitch (Marianapolis Prep HS/North Grosvenordale, Conn.) added seven blocked shots.

Malcolm Ingram led all scorers with 23 points, shooting 7-for-15 from the field and 9-for-13 from the free throw line. Ingram also pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds. Russell Frederick added 20 points (7-12 FG, 3-7 3FG, 3-4 FT).

The Rams took a 29-22 lead at the break and turned it into a 15-point advantage 39-24 with a 10-2 spurt in the first five minutes of the period. USP got baskets from Dundas and Adefemi, along with a pair of free throws and a layup from Frazier to cut the lead to nine 41-32 with eleven minutes left. The Rams boosted the lead back up to 12, 44-32 with 9:41 left when the Devils went on an 8-0 spurt to pull within four.

A short jumper by Adefemi started the run, followed by a Dundas trey. Larkin then added a free throw and Dundas another layup to complete the run and make the score 44-40 with 7:08 left. Marcus Lemon's jumper broke the streak but the Devils scored five of the next seven points to pull within three, 48-45, and completing a 13-4 effort over the last five minutes.

Philadelphia's lead flipped back and forth between three and five over the next four minutes until junior Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/Canadensis, Pa.) sank a three-point field goal with just 25 seconds left to pull the Devils within two 54-52. Frederick made two free throws and Ingram one in the final 25 seconds to seal the win for the Rams, 57-52.

Both teams took exactly 45 shots, with the Devils making two more field goals (21 to 19). The Rams made more than twice as many free throws on the night, hitting 15 of 24 while the Devils made just seven of 11. Neither team produced a good assist/turnover mark (Rams- 6/12, Devils 7/15) and Philadelphia held a 31-29 advantage on the boards.

The Devils close out the regular season with their final home game on Saturday, February 23, 2008 when they host Bloomfield College. Tip off is set for 3:00 p.m.

Hot Shooting Pushes Warriors Past Devils (2/16/08)

Nyack College made their first five shots of the second half, including three three-point field goals as they handed the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men's basketball team a 65-57 loss this afternoon at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

The loss drops the devils to 12-13 overall and 6-8 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Nyack improves to 11-15 overall and 6-8 in league play.

Junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep HS/Port Norris, N.J.) led the Devils with 17 points and 13 rebounds. Frazier was 4-5 from the field and 9-13 from the free throw line. Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/ Yardley, Pa.). joined Frazier in double figures with 12 points. Sophomore Curtis Fitch (Marianapolis Prep HS/North Grosvenordale, Conn.), who scored the Devils first eight points of the game, finished the game with eight points.

Nyack placed three players in double figures, led by Adam Bauman's 15 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3FG), all in the second half. Valiant Jones came off the bench to record 14 points (5-5 FG) while Sheanan Martinez added 13. James Oyamo led the Warriors with seven rebounds while Brian Roberts dished out a game-high six assists.

The Devils led at the break 25-24 when the Warriors opened the second half with a 16-4 spurt, making their first five shots of the period and six of their first eight to take a double-digit lead 40-29 just 4:15 into the period. Bauman had three '3-balls' during the run as well as a traditional three-point play, giving him 12 of his team-high 15 points during the run. A three-point play by Frazier broke the run and pulled the Devils within eight 40-32 at the 14:36 mark before the Warriors struck again.

A 10-2 spurt by the Warriors boosted their lead to its biggest margin, 16, 50-34 with 11:36 left. The Warriors were a perfect 4-for-4 during the run, giving them a 10-for-14 effort in the half for the first 8:24. Nyack still led by 15, 53-38 when the Devils went on a 13-4 spurt to pull within six, 57-51. Frazier, Dundas and freshman Tramar Beaman (Williamstown HS/ Williamstown, N.J.) made baskets to start the run and cut the lead to single digits before Jones boosted the lead back to 11 with a jumper. USP then got a basket from Dundas and two free throws from Frazier to make the score 55-48 with 2:31 left. A layup by John Vandunk moved Nyack back ahead by nine before an un-traditional three-point play cut the lead to six, 57-51 with 1:17 left.

Dundas made the first off two free throws and then intentionally missed the second. Junior Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/Canadensis, Pa.) grabbed the rebound and put the ball back in to pull USP within six. However this was as close as they would come as the Warriors went to the foul line, making eight of ten free throws down the stretch to seal the 65-57 victory.

The Warriors made 13 of 21 shots (61.9%) in the second half to finish the game shooting 48.9% (23-47). The Devils meanwhile, shot 47.7% (21-44) for the game. Nyack held a big advantage from beyond the three-point arc, making seven of 16 to just two of ten for USP. Neither team shot exceptionally well from the free throw line (USP 13-20, Nyack 12-21) and the Devils held a slight 31-27 advantage on the boards. The Devils committed 20 turnovers (eight assists) while the Warriors made just 15 miscues (13 assists).

The Devils return to action on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 when they face Philadelphia University at the Bobby Morgan Arena. Tip off is set for 8:00 p.m.

Devils Hold Off Griffins and Reach .500 (2/11/08)

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men's basketball team held off a late rally by Chestnut Hill College as they defeated the Griffins 66-59 Monday night at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

The win improves the Devils record to 12-12 overall and 6-7 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Chestnut Hill falls to 3-18 overall and 2-9 in league play.

The Devils placed four players in double figures, led by senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/ Yardley, Pa.). Dundas scored 16 points and pulled down seven rebounds. Freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township HS/Chesilhurst, N.J.) added 14 points while junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep HS/Port Norris, N.J.) chipped in 13. Freshman Michael Larkin (Monsignor Farrell HS/Staten Island, N.Y.) came off the bench to score 10 points, which included a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line. Sophomore Curtis Fitch (Marianapolis Prep HS/North Grosvenordale, Conn.) finished the game with six blocked shots, a career-high.

Kevin Whaley came off the bench to lead the Griffins with 16 points. Julian McFadden added 10 points. Trenton Davidheiser added nine points and nine rebounds while Larz Jeter had a game high 11 rebounds and dished out a game high four assists.

The Devils jumped out to a 10-0 lead courtesy of two three-point field goals by Dundas. The Griffins rallied with an 11-2 spurt to pull within one, 12-11 before the Devils scored the next 14 points to take a 26-11 lead before settling in for a 34-18 lead at the break. The Devils held the Griffins to just six field goals off of 28 shots (21.4%) in the period while shooting 14-31 (45.2%).

The Devils still led by 18, 40-22 when the Griffins scored 10 straight points top pull within eight, 40-32 with 14:24 left. After an Adefemi layup gave the Devils a double-digit lead again, 42-32, Chestnut Hill got two straight 'trey's' from Whaley to pull within four 42-38 with 11:44 left. Five minutes later the Griffins had cut the lead to three, 48-45 as Davidheiser made the first of two free throws.

Larkin then proceeded to give boost the Devils lead back to nine, scoring six straight points on four free throws and a jumper in the paint to make the score 54-45 with 4:43 left. USP then went to the free throw line, scoring their final 12 points from the charity stripe, making 12 of 18 shots. Several times in the final four minutes the Griffins reduced the Devils lead to six, but this was as close as they could get as the Devils made enough free throws to hang on for the seven point win, 66-59.

The Devils made 19 of 31 free throws on the night (61.3%) while Chestnut Hill made just 13 of 18 (72.2%). USP finished the game shooting 44.0% (22-50) from the field (3-13 3FG). The Griffins made 19 of 54 shots (35.2%) and were 8-for-20 from beyond the arc. (40%). USP held a slight advantage on the boards, 38-36 and committed four fewer turnovers( 12 to 16).

The Devils return to action on Saturday, February 17, 2008 when they host Nyack College at the Bobby Morgan Arena. Tip off is set for 3:00 p.m.

Devils Tame Wildcats to Sweep Season Series (2/9/08)

Adewale Adefemi scored 17 points and Curtis Fitch's running jumper off the glass proved to be the game winner as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men's basketball team rallied from a five-point halftime deficit to defeat Wilmington University 61-59 Saturday afternoon at the Pratt Center in New Castle, Delaware.

The win improves the Devils record to 11-12 overall and 5-7 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Wilmington falls to 9-13 overall and 5-8 in league play. The win moves the Devils one game ahead of the Wildcats in the loss column for one of the final two playoff spots in the CACC south division and gives USP a sweep of the season series. The Devils have now won 11 of the last 12 meetings between the two teams dating back to the 2002-03 season.

The freshman Adefemi (Winslow Township HS/Chesilhurst, N.J.) made eight of 19 shots from the field along with a first half free throw to paces the Devils with 17 points. Freshman Michael Larkin (Monsignor Farrell HS/Staten Island, N.Y.) came off the bench to score 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 3FG). Juniors Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep HS/Port Norris, N.J.) and Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/Canadensis, Pa.) along with the sophomore Fitch (Marianapolis Prep HS/North Grosvenordale, Conn.) each contributed eight points to the balanced USP offense. Frazier also led all rebounders with 10. Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.) dished out a game high five assists before fouling out with 10:30 left in the game. Dundas finished the game with five points as did junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (N.J.)/Durham, N.C.).

Wilmington's Taurean Temple led all scorers with 18 points (6-15 FG, 2-6 3FG, 4-4 FT). Mike Shipman added 10 points and a team high three assists. Antonio Sherrod led the Wildcats with nine rebounds.

Fitch's jumper capped off the day's scoring and started what turned out to be an exciting final 1:46. The Wildcats turned the ball over on their next possession and the Devils were unable to score on theirs, giving Wilmington the ball with 34.7 seconds left. The Wildcats used two timeouts to set something up before Kevin Cooper drove baseline and came shoulder-to-shoulder with Frazier, who held his ground and drew the charge, his third drawn charge of the game, giving the Devils the ball with 5.6 seconds left. USP used their final two timeouts and the Wildcats their final TO over the next 1.4 seconds, leaving the Devils to inbound the ball with just 4.2 ticks on the clock. The long inbounds thrown went out of bounds without being touched by a player and the Wildcats had a breath of life, getting the ball under their basket with 4.2 seconds. Shipman got a shot off as the clock wound down but in did not even hit the rim as the Devils came down with the final rebound with the buzzer sounding, giving them the two-point win.

The win comes after USP rallied from a five-point halftime deficit, scoring the first six points of the period to start a 17-5 spurt and take a seven point lead 43-36 with 13:07 left. The Wildcats rallied and scored the next six points to pull within one, 43-42 and later tied the score at 45-45 on Temple's traditional three-point play which was the result of Dundas' fifth personal foul with 10:30 left. Adefemi then scored six consecutive points, including a textbook alley-oop dunk on a lob from freshman Tramar Beaman (Williamstown HS/ Williamstown, N.J.) to give the Devils a six point lead 51-45. Larkin added a jumper at the 7:33 mark to boost USP's lead back to seven 53-46 before the Wildcats rallied again.

Allen Hairston made two free throws and Temple a jumper and Wilmington was again within three 53-50. After a Larkin '3-ball' with the shot clock winding down, the Wildcats scored seven straight points to take a 57-56 lead with 4:38 left. A Wildcat turnover and steal by Larkin led to a traditional three-point play from Fritsch and the Devils again led by two 59-57. Neither team scored on their next possession before Shipman nailed a jumper to tie the game at 59-59. On USP's next possession Fitch connected on his 'floater' to set the stage for the final two minutes.

After shooting just 34.5% (10-29) in the first half, the Devils made 15 of 27 shots in the second half (55.6%) to finish the game shooting 44.6% (25-56). The Wildcats finished the game with a 38.6% effort from the field (22-57) but were just 3-for-16 from three-point range (USP was 4-for-9). The Wildcats made five more free throws (12-16 to USP's 7-9) and committed two fewer turnovers (15/17). The Devils finished the game with a slight advantage on the board 36-34 and had the better assist/turnover mark (11/17 to WU's 9/15).

The Devils return to action on Monday, February 11, 2008 when they host Chestnut Hill College. Tip off is set for 8:00 p.m.

Rams Make Quick Work of Devils (2/7/08)

Philadelphia University used an 18-5 run late in the first half to take control of the game as they cruised to a 70-53 win over the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men's basketball team Thursday night at the Gallagher Center in Philadelphia.

The loss drops the Devils record to 10-12 overall and 4-7 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. The Rams improve to 13-11 overall and 10-0 in league play.

Junior Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/Canadensis, Pa.) came off the bench to score 12 points, the only USP player to reach double figures. Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/ Yardley, Pa.) added eight points while junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep HS/Port Norris, N.J.) led the Devils in rebounds with four while chipping in six points. Dundas and freshman Michael Larkin (Monsignor Farrell HS/Staten Island, N.Y.) led the Devils with three assists apiece. Sophomore Curtis Fitch (Marianapolis Prep HS/North Grosvenordale, Conn.) and freshman Michael Nealis (Episcopal Academy/Drexel Hill, Pa.) each had two blocked shots on the night.

The Rams placed four players in double figures, led by Malcolm Ingram's 22 points. Ingram made 10 of 19 shots from the field and recorded a double-double, pulling down 13 rebounds. Jason Hickenbottom added 18 points while Mike Dunn chipped in 15 (five 3 pt. FG's). Mike Yocum was the fourth PU player in double figures with 10 points. Hickenbottom also contributed eight rebounds and dished out a game-high six assists.

The Rams jumped out to an early 18-8 lead in the first ten minutes of play before baskets from Larkin and junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (N.J.)/Durham, N.C.) brought the Devils back within six, 20-14 with 8:33 left. Philadelphia then scored nine of the next 11 points to lead by 13, 29-16 with 5:33 left and extended their run to an 18-5 spurt to take a 38-19 lead with 2:19 left before settling in for a 40-23 lead at the break.

A 12-3 spurt by the Rams to open the second half boosted PU's lead to their biggest margin, 26, 52-26 just 4:48 into the period. USP cut the lead to 19 on two occasions but the Rams on two consecutive possessions each time to increase the lead above 20 points. The lead flipped between 19 and 25 points until the final minutes when two straight baskets by the Devils closed out the scoring and gave the Rams a 17-point win, 70-53.

For the game, the Devils shot 40% (22-55) and were 3-for-12 in three-point shots (25%). The Rams made 28 of 59 shots (47.5%) from the field, including a 10-for-23 effort from beyond the arc (43.5%). Fouls were few and far between as the Rams made just four of 10 shots (40%) from the foul line and the Devils 6-of-7 (85.7%). Turnovers were few as was with both teams committing just eight miscues each on the night. The Rams did turn in a better assist/turnover margin, recording 19 assists to USP's 10.

USP returns to action for their final road game of the season on Saturday, February 9, 2008 when they travel south to take on Wilmington University. Tip off is set for 3:00 p.m.

Wolves End Devils Win Streak at Three (2/5/08)

Cheyney University connected on ten of their first 12 shots as they cruised to a 69-42 victory over a shorthanded University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men's basketball team Tuesday night at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

Cheyney improves to 13-6 win the win. The Devils had their three game winning streak snapped with the loss and fall to 10-11.

Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.) led USP with 13 points. Junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep HS/Port Norris, N.J.) added 10 points and six rebounds. Freshman Michael Larkin (Monsignor Farrell HS/Staten Island, N.Y.) led the Devils with seven rebounds.

The Wolves placed four players in double figures led by Robbie Simpson's 17 points. Dominique Curry added 15 points, eight rebounds and five steals while Tyrone Smith chipped in 13 points. Dawud Morris recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Ed Braswell dished out a game high eight assists.

The Devils, who were without starter Curtis Fitch (flu), leading rebounder Adewale Adefemi (injury) and sixth man and leading three-point field goal shooter Shane Connor (flu) jumped out to an early four point lead 9-5 before the Wolves scored nine straight points to lead 14-9. Dundas' three-point field goal made the score 14-12, but the talented Cheyney offense was nearly perfect in the first 11 minutes, making 10 of their first 12 shots, including three of four from beyond the arc and built a nine point lead 25-16 with 8:18 left.

USP scored the next six points to pull within three, 25-22 before the Wolves, who wound up shooting 60.9% (14-23) from the field in the half, forged a seven point lead at the break 33-26.

The Devils shooting suddenly went cold as Cheyney pulled away in the second half with a 16-2 run in the first 6:50 and led by 21, 49-28 with 13:10 left. USP cut the lead down to 19 by the 6:15 mark before the Wolves closed out the game with a 13-5 spurt to give them a 27-point win, 69-42.

USP made just six of 30 shots in the second half (20%) and finished the game shooting 27.4% (17-62). Cheyney finished the game with a 51.8% effort (29-56) and out rebounded the Devils 46-33. USP held a slight advantage on the line 6-13 to 4-8 but were out shot from beyond the arc, making just two of 19 shots to Cheyney's 7-for-15 effort.

First place Philadelphia University is next for the Devils on Thursday, February 7, 2008 at the Gallagher Center on the Rams campus. Tip off is set for 8:00 p.m.

Devils Comeback to Defeat Lightning (2/2/08)

Senior Keith Dundas made two free throws with 5.1 seconds left in the game to give the Devils a 59-58 win over Goldey-Beacom College in a Central Atlantic Collegiate conference men's basketball game at Saturday at the Joseph West Jones Center in Wilmington, Delaware.

The Devils improve to 10-10 overall with the win, their third straight and 4-6 in CACC games. Goldey Beacom falls to 10-9 overall and is also 4-6 in league play. Both teams, along with Wilmington University who also lost today, are currently in a three-way tie for the third and fourth playoff spots in the CACC South Division.

USP, which saw a seven-point lead evaporate in under two minutes in the latter stages of the game, trailed by three with 2:24 to go before Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.) hit a baseline jumper at the 1:53 mark to pull the Devils within one, 58-57. GBC's Samuel McDuffie missed the front end of a one-and-one but the Lightning came up with a defensive stop with 58 ticks left on the clock. The Devils then had a stop of their own with 24 seconds left but turned the ball over with just 14 ticks on the clock and still trailing by one. USP then fouled Adrian Miles with 12.4 seconds left. Miles missed the front end of the one-and-one and USP's Shane Connor (Jr., Pocono Mountain East HS/Canadensis, Pa.) grabbed the rebound and pushed the ball upcourt. Dundas went up for the shot and was fouled by Maurice Maxwell with 5.1 seconds left. Keith promptly sank both free throws to give the Devils a one-point lead, 59-58. Derek Savage's running jumper missed the mark as time expired and the Devils escaped with their first win at Goldey Beacom since the 2003-04 season.

Dundas led all scorers with 18 points. Connor came off the bench to score 15. Junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep HS/Port Norris, N.J.) added 11 points, a game-high nine rebounds and three steals. Dundas and junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (N.J.)/Durham, N.C.) had five assists apiece.

Steven Cooper led the Lightning with 16 points while Azeez Ellegood and Savage chipped in 12 and 11 respectively. Miles added 10 points to join his three teammates in double figures.

USP led the game for the entire first half, taking a seven point margin into the locker room at the break, 32-25. After a three-point field goal by Fritsch boosted the Devils lead to eight, 35-27 early in the final stanza, the Lightning rallied to tie the game at 41-41 with a 14-6 run.

A traditional three-point play by McDuffie and two free throws by Cooper shaved five points off the Devils lead in just 1:38. Connor brought the Devils lead back up to seven with two 3-balls before three straight baskets by Goldey-Beacom, capped with a 'trey' by McDuffie tied the score with 12:44 left. The Devils countered with an 11-4 spurt to rebuild their lead to seven, 52-45 with 7:39 left. Dundas' 'trey started the run and USP still led by three, 48-45 when Dundas and freshman Michael Larkin (Monsignor Farrell HS/Staten Island, N.Y.) each scored to complete the run, making the score 52-45 before the Lighting rallied again, and this time took the lead.

It took just under two minutes for the Lightning to gain their first lead of the game, scoring eight straight points, courtesy of two Cooper free throws and three-point field goals from Ellegood and Savage. GBC was not finished as they tacked on three more points to complete an 11-0 run and take a 56-52 lead with 4:48 left. Dundas made the first of two free throws to cut the lead to three and then the Lightning turned the ball over. Sophomore Curtis Fitch's (Marianapolis Prep HS/North Grosvenordale, Conn.) put- back pulled the Devils within one before Ellegood's two free throws made the margin three, 58-55 and set the stage for the final heroics of the last two minutes of play.

For the third straight game, the Devils shot 50% or better from the field, connecting on 24 of 48 shots for an even 50% effort. Goldey-Beacom made 21 of 49 shots from the field (42.9%) but held a 2-to-1 edge on the free throw line (12-18/6-7). Both teams took 13 three-point attempts with the Devils making one more 'trey' (5/4). USP also held the edge on the boards, outrebounding the Lightning 31-24, marking the 15th time this season the Devils held a rebounding edge over their opponent (USP is 10-5 in those games).

The Devils return to action on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 when they host Cheyney University in a non-league game at the Bobby Morgan Arena. Tip off is set for 7:00 p.m.

Devils Shoot Their Way to a Big Win (1/31/08)

Senior Keith Dundas led four players in double figures as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men's basketball team scored 94 points for the second consecutive game, defeating Wilmington University 94-68 Thursday night at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

The Devils improve to 9-10 overall and 3-6 in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference games. Wilmington's record falls to 8-10 overall and 4-5 in league play.

Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.) connected on eight of 12 shots from the field and was a perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line for his tea-high 23 points. Junior Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East/Canadensis, Pa.) came off the bench to added 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-6 3FG) while fellow juniors Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep/Port Norris, N.J.) and Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (N.J.)/Durham, N.C.) chipped in 15 and 10 points respectively. Frazier also recorded a double-double on the night, pulling down 10 rebounds. Dundas led the Devils with four assists and three steals while sophomore Curtis Fitch (Marianapolis Prep HS/North Grosvenordale, Conn.) recorded three blocked shots.

Maurice Furrowh and Taurean Temple led the Wildcats scoring 24 and 23 points respectively. Mike Shipman led the Wildcats with five rebound, six assists and four steals on the night.

Neither team led by more than four in the first ten minutes of the game until the Devils went on a 7-0 spurt to take a 26-18 lead with 8:09 left. Wilmington countered with a 8-0 run to tie the game up at 26-26 with 6:40 left in the half. USP then used a 21-3 spurt to close out the half with an 18-point lead 47-29.

USP started the run with 12 straight points, getting production from four different players in the process. After WU's Allan Hairston broke the run by making the second of two free throws, Connor nailed his second 'trey' of the half and Dundas added a layup to give the Devils their biggest lead of the period, 45-27 with 54 seconds left. Both teams exchanged points in the final minutes and the Devils took their 18-point lead into the locker room at the break, having connected on 65.5% of their shots (19-29) while holding the Wildcats to just 28.6% (10-35) shooting.

Two baskets by Dundas and a layup by Fritsch gave the Devils a 24-point lead, 53-29 to start off the final 20 minutes of action. Wilmington closed within 19, 62-43 at the 13:51 mark but over the next five minutes USP outscored Wilmington, 18-9 to take their biggest lead of the game, 28 points, 80-52 with 8:29 left. The Wildcats could get no closer than 24 points the rest of the way as the Devils cruised to their second straight win, 94-68.

USP finished the game with a 60.7% mark from the field, connecting on 37 of 61 shots, including six of 11 from beyond the arc. (54.5%). The Wildcats finished the game shooting just 33.3% (23-69) from the field and had a 9-for-26 mark (34.6%) from beyond the arc. USP held a slight 14-13 advantage on the free throw line but as they have all season long, dominated on the boards, outrebounding the Wildcats 45-32. The Devils also turned in a solid assist/turnover mark 20/14 while the Wildcats recorded a 12/11 mark.

The Devils return to action on Saturday, February 2, 2008 when the face Goldey Beacom college in Wilmington, Delaware. Tip off is set for 3:00 p.m.

Second Half Power Surge Propels Devils to Victory(1/28/08)

Shane Connor scored 21 second half points as the University of the Sciences rallied from a six-point half time deficit to defeat Columbia Union College 94-83 Monday night in Takoma Park, Maryland.

The win snaps a two game losing streak for the Devils and improves their record to 8-10. Columbia Union falls to 1-17.

Connor’s (Pocono Mountain East/Canadensis, Pa.) 21 points was part of a 61-point second half effort which saw the Devils rally from a 39-33 halftime deficit. After missing all three shots he took in the first half, Connor connected on five of eight attempts in the second half to finish the game shooting 5-for-11. (2-5 3FG). Shane also was a perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line.

Three other Devils joined Connor in double figures; senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.), sophomore Curtis Fitch (Marianapolis Prep HS/North Grosvenordale, Conn.) and freshman Michael Larkin (Monsignor Farrell HS/Staten Island, N.Y.). Dundas made seven of 10 shots from the field and finished with 18 points. Fitch was 6-for-10 and had 13 points along with six rebounds. Larkin also recorded 13 points, a career-high (3-5 FG, 6-8 FT). Junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep HS/Port Norris, N.J.) pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds while Brendan Rutledge (Jr., Hopewell Valley Central HS/Ewing Township, N.J.) grabbed seven while scoring eight points. Junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (N.J.)/Durham, N.C.) dished out a team-high six assists to go along with his nine points.

Dana Clark led the Pioneers with 28 points while Cliffon Ault added 23. Tim Turner added 12 points and dished out a game-high eight assists. Turner and Ault also had eight rebounds apiece.

Trailing 39-33 at the break, the Devils scored the first eight points of the second half to take a 41-39 lead just 2:27 in the period. Dundas started things with a three-point field goal and Fitch followed with a tip-in. Dundas then added a traditional three-point play to give the Devils their first lead since the 9:24 mark of the first period. The eight point spurt was part of a 21-8 run over the first six minutes as the Devils took a 54-47 lead.

The Pioneers rallied to pull within two 58-56 with 11:50 left before USP went on a 14-4 run to take a 12-point lead. Connor and Fritsch started the push with three-point field goals. After CUC’s Jeff Bigelow made a layup, Fritsch added a layup, Dundas two free throws and Connor another ‘trey’ to make the score 71-60. Frazier then made one of two free throws to complete the run and give USP a 72-60 lead with 8:08 left before the Pioneers made one final push.

Columbia Union scored the next eight points to pull within four 72-68 with 4:29 left before Larkin’s layup broke the run. A layup by Ault narrowed the deficit to four. Frazier then added two free throws and Connor three to boost USP’s lead back to nine, 79-70. The score was 81-73 with 2:11 left when the Pioneers began to foul and put the Devils on the line. USP responded by making 11 of 12 free throws over the final two minutes. Freshman Michael Nealis (Episcopal Academy/Drexel Hill, Pa.) closed out the Devils scoring efforts with a layup with seven seconds left to give USP a season-high 94 points. Clark’s jumper made the final score 94-83.

The Devils shot 58.9% for the game, connecting on 33 of 56 shots from the field. Columbia Union shot 43.8% (32-73) from the field including an 11 for 34 effort from beyond the arc. USP held a big advantage from the foul line, connecting on 23 of 33 free throws to just eight of 12 from the Pioneers. The Devils also held the edge on the boards, 41-33 and turned in a 24/13 assist/turnover mark to CUC’s 14/11.

The Devils return to action on Thursday, January 31, 2008 when the face Wilmington College at the Bobby Morgan Arena. Tip off is set for 8:00 p.m.

Chargers Defeat Devils in Orangeburg (1/26/08)

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men’s basketball team’s late rally fell short as Dominican College hung on to win 72-68 Saturday afternoon in Orangeburg, New York.

The loss drops the Devils to 7-10 overall and 2-6 in Central Atlantic collegiate Conference games. Dominican improves to 10-8 overall and 5-3 in league play.

USP placed four players in double figures, led by senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.). Dundas had 15 points on six of 10 from the field (2-2 3FG). Juniors Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (N.J.)/Durham, N.C.), Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East/Canadensis, Pa.) and Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep/Port Norris, N.J.) added 13, 12 and 11 points respectively. Frazier also led the Devils with seven rebounds on the night. Dundas and Connor each contributed four assists while sophomore Michael Larkin (Monsignor Farrell HS/Staten Island, N.Y.) added three assists and six rebounds (both career highs).

The Chargers were led by Will Carty who led all scorers with 23 points. Kresimir Knez came off the bench to score 15 points. Brandon Brock and Brendan McManus each added 10 points. Knez led all players with eight rebounds. Damien Davis led the Chargers with five assists.

The Chargers jumped out to a 12-2 lead and led by 11 in the first half, 23-12 when the Devils came back to cut the lead to one with a 10-0 run. Dundas and Frazier started the run and freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township HS/Chesilhurst, N.J.) followed with a steal and a dunk to make the score 23-18. Frazier completed the run with two layups and the Devils trailed 23-22 with 5:13 left. The Chargers followed with an 8-1 run to back up by eight 31-23 with 2:56 remaining before settling in for seven point halftime lead 36-29.

The Chargers lead stayed between four and nine points for the first ten minutes of the final stanza until Carty’s layup at the 9:41 mark put the Chargers ahead by 11, 53-42. The Devils then scored seven straight points to pull back within four 53-49 with Dundas getting five of them before Knez made two straight layups to boost DC’s lead back to eight 57-49 with 6:49. Dundas then cut the Chargers lead in half on one play, nailing a three-point field goal as he was fouled; and making the free throw for a four-point play.

With the score now, 57-53, the Chargers made two straight three-point field goals to go back up by 10, 63-53 with 4:12 left before the Devils began their final push. USP went on a 9-3 spurt, capped by Connor’s ‘trey’ to pull within four 66-62 with 1:48 left. After two free throws by DC’s Tim Matchett made the score 70-64, Connor made one of two free throws with Frazier putting back the miss on the second to make the score 70-67 with 22 seconds left. This was as close as USP would get as DC hit two of four free throws in the last 11 seconds to seal the win, 72-68.

Both teams shot about the same from the field with the Chargers holding a slight advantage, hitting 49.1% (28-57) of their shots to USP’s 47.4 % (27-57). DC made nine of 23 shots from beyond the arc (39.1%) while the Devils were just three for 11 (27.3%). USP was 11 for 16 from the free throw line (68.8%) while Dominican made just seven of 15 (46.7%). The Devils held a 40-27 advantage on the boards but committed 15 turnovers to DC’s nine.

The Devils return to action on Monday, January 28, 2008 with a non league contest at Columbia union College. USP then returns home to face Wilmington College on Thursday, January 31, 2008. Tip off is set for 8:00 p.m.

Tigers Defeat Devils (1/23/08)

Three turnovers in the final 41 seconds of the first half of Wednesday night’s Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference men’s basketball game between the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and Holy Family University turned a close game into a ten point lead for Tigers; a lead the Devils never recovered from as the Tigers went on to defeat the Devils 69-58 at the Campus Center in Northeast Philadelphia.

The loss, USP’s third in their last four games, drops their record to 7-9 overall and 2-5 in CACC games. The Tigers improve to 11-7 overall and 5-3 in league games.

Freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township HS/Chesilhurst, N.J.) led the Devils with 17 points. Junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep/Port Norris, N.J.) added 16 points and pulled down a team-high nine rebounds. No other USP player had more than six points on the evening. Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.) had three assists on the night.

The Tigers placed four players in double figures, led by Michael Sturns. Sturns scored 21 points, three below his best in the nation average of 24.7 per game. Ryan Lancaster added 15 points while David Kellstrom and London Houston each chipped in 10. Houston added 11 rebounds to complete the double-double. Sturns and Quincy Marshall led the Tigers with four assists apiece.

The Devils had trailed by eight earlier in the first half and had just cut the lead in half when the turnover bug bit them. Frazier’s layup made the score 28-24 and just made a defensive stop when the first turnover occurred, leading to a fast break dunk by Lancaster. Another turnover at the 22-second mark led to another layup and an eight point Tiger lead. The third turnover came in the final six seconds of play leading to another HF layup and giving the Tigers a ten-point lead 38-28.

The ten point deficit was one the Devils could not recover from as the Tigers scored the first four points of the half from the foul line, a place where they became quite familiar with in the period, with nearly half of their second half production (15 points on a perfect 15-for-15 shooting) at the charity stripe. Adefemi’s first career three-point field goal (a 20 footer from the baseline) later pulled the Devils within nine 46-37 with 15:06 left, only to have the Tigers run off five straight points to again lead by 14, 51-37.

Frazier broke the mini-run with a basket at the 13:26 mark and the Devils then held the Tigers scoreless for the next 5:49. However, USP’s offense also went stagnant as they did not score a point for the first 4:19 of the Tiger’s scoring draught with the score remaining 51-39 until junior Brendan Rutledge (Hopewell Valley Central HS/Ewing Township, N.J.) scored at the 9:07 mark. Rutledge added a free throw at the 8:09 mark and the Devils were back within nine, 51-42. This was as close as USP would come as the Tigers eventually opened up a 15-point lead before settling in for the 11-point win, 69-58.

Both teams turned in almost identical shooting percentages from the field with the Devils holding a slight advantage (26-62, 41.9%) over the Tigers (25-60, 41.7%). The Tigers did dominate on the free throw line, hitting 18 of 19 (94.7%) for the game while the Devils barely got to the line all night, making just five of seven (71.4%). Holy Family held a 39-34 advantage on the boards and committed three fewer turnovers (11-14).

The Devils return to action on Saturday, January 26, 2008 when the face Dominican College in Orangeburg, New York. Tip off is set for 3:00 p.m.

Devils Withstand Second Half Rally and Defeat Lions (1/21/08)

Keith Dundas led four players in double figures and Curtis Fitch recorded his first career double-double as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia withstood a second half rally by Lincoln University of Pennsylvania and hung on to defeat the Lions, 81-75 in men's basketball action at the Bobby Morgan Arena Monday night.

The win snaps a two game losing streak and improves the Devils record to 7-8. Lincoln falls to 1-16 with the loss.

Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.), a senior forward, led the Devils with 21 points, connecting on eight of 14 shots from the field (3-4 3FG). Fitch (Marianapolis Prep/North Grosvenordale, Conn.), a sophomore center, recorded 12 points and pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds. Freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township HS/Chesilhurst, N.J.) and junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (NJ)/ Durham, N.C.) rounded out USP's double figure scorers. Adefemi had 15 points and grabbed eight boards while Fritsch chipped in 14 points and dished out a game high seven assists (the most by a USP player in a game this season). Junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep/Port Norris, N.J.) led the Devils with three steals to go along with eight rebounds and eight points.

Dante Blanton-Holcombe led all scorers with 27 points. Ladaye Johnson chipped in 25 points while Dominic Washington added 10. Emmanuel Kakulu led the Lions with six rebounds, five assists and three steals on the night.

USP had led by one, 24-23 in the first half when the Devils went on a 12-2 run to take an 11-point lead 36-25 with just over five minutes in the period. Fritsch started the run with a pair of free throws, followed by a three-point field goal by Dundas. After a Lincoln basket, Fitch responded with a layup and Dundas closed out the run with a two baskets, the latter being a '3-ball'. The Lions later cut the lead to seven before the Devils boosted the lead back to 10 at the break, 41-31.

Fitch's tip in opened the half and gave the Devils their biggest lead of the game at 12 points, 43-31. The Lions then began a 21-8 surge over the next six minutes to take their first lead since 2-0 in the first period. Two 'treys' by Johnson cut the lead in half, 43-37. Blanton-Holcombe later added a 'three' of his own to pull the Lions within three 49-46. After a Fritsch layup boosted the lead back to five 51-46, the lions got two free throws from Julian Hall and layups from Johnson and Blanton-Holcombe to take their first lead since the opening possession, 52-51 at the 13:03 mark. Both layups came off USP turnovers.

Over the next seven minutes, neither neither team led by more than two points with two ties and eight lead changes. Blanton-Holcombe's jumper at the 6:09 mark gave Lincoln a 64-63 lead before the Devils ran off six straight points to retake control of the game. Frazier stated things off with a layup. Fitch followed with a pair of free throws and Fritsch added a driving layup to make the score 69-64 in favor of the Devils with 4:51 left. Lincoln hung tough and eventually pulled within three 73-70 with 2:30 left. Dundas then nailed a 24 foot jumper as the shot clock was expiring to boost USP's lead to six, 76-70 with just 1:55 left. USP closed out the game with five free throws to hold off the Lions and preserve the win, 81-75.

Statistically speaking both teams stats were similar except for rebounds, where the Devils held a 47-30 edge and foul shots where USP also had an advantage, hitting 19 of 30 (63.3%) shots to Lincoln's 12 of 14 (85.7%). Both teams made 29 field goals with the Devils taking two more shots to finish shooting 29-66, 43.9% to Lincoln's 45.3% (29-64). The Lions made five three-point field goals while USP had four but the Devils turned in a better assist/turnover margin 14/15 to Lincoln's 11/14.

The Devils return to action on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 when they face Holy Family University in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference southern division clash. Tip off is set for 8:00 p.m.

Warriors Hand Devils Second Straight Loss (1/19/08)

Adewale Adefemi recorded a double-double and was one of three players in double figures but the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men’s basketball team lost their second straight game, 72-56 to East Stroudsburg University Saturday afternoon at the Koehler Fieldhouse in east Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

The loss drops the Devils to 6-8 overall. East Stroudsburg extends their winning streak to 12 games and improves to 12-3 on the season.

Adefemi (Winslow Township HS/Chesilhurst, N.J.), a freshman forward, scored 12 points, all in the second half while pulling down a team-high 10 rebounds. Joining Adefemi in double figures was senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.) and junior Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/Canadensis, Pa.). Dundas and Connor each had 10 points.

Channon Easley led the Warriors with 18 points and 12 rebounds. Andy Weimbach added 15 points and Josh Wentz chipped in 10 points and eight rebounds.

The Warriors jumped out to a 22-6 lead in the first half before the Devils used a 14-6 run to pull within seven at the break 27-20, getting six points from Connor, four from Dundas and two each from junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep/Port Norris, N.J.) and sophomore Curtis Fitch (Marianapolis Prep/North Grosvenordale, Conn.).

A 12-3 spurt to open the second half boosted the Warriors back to 16, 39-23 just 2:09 into the period. ESU later expanded the lead to 19, 48-29 with 13:41 left before the Devils went on a 15-3 run to cut the lead back to single digits. Fitch started things off with a traditional three-point play to make the score 48-32.Wentz followed with a layup before Adefemi reeled off four straight points to cut the lead to 50-36. Another layup by Adefemi and two baskets by junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (NJ)/ Durham, N.C.) cut the lead to nine, 51-42. Freshman Tramar Beaman (Williamstown HS/ Williamstown, N.J.) completed the run with a pair of free throws to make the score 51-44 with 9:31 left. Adefemi’s layup at the 7:39 mark pulled USP within six, 54-48 but this was as close as they would come as the Warriors outscored the Devils 18-3 over the next 6:17 to take a 21-point lead and put the game out of reach, 72-51. Both teams emptied their benches as the Devils scored the final five points of the game to make the final margin 16, 72-56.

For the game, the Devils shot 40.4% from the field (21-52) including a 5-for-11 (45.5%) effort from beyond the three-point line. The Warriors were slightly better, shooting 41.8% (23-55) and an 8-for-23 mark from beyond the arc (34.8%). ESU held a big advantage on the foul line, connecting on 18 of 24 shots (75%) compared to USP’s 9-for-17 mark (52.9%). The Warriors held a 40-31 advantage on the boards and committed two fewer turnovers (13-15).

The Devils return home to face Lincoln University on Monday, January 21, 2008. Tip off is set for 7:00 p.m.

Griffins Upset Devils (1/17/08)

Chestnut Hill College scored 20 of their 72 points off turnovers as they upset the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 72-66 Thursday night in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference men’s basketball game at the Sorgenti Arena in Philadelphia.

The loss drops the Devils to 6-7 overall and 2-4 in league play. Chestnut Hill improves to 2-12 overall and 2-4 in league play.

Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.) led USP with 16 points. Freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township HS/Chesilhurst, N.J.) added 10 points and a game-high nine rebounds. Juniors Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/Canadensis, Pa.) and Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (N.J.)/Durham, N.C.) chipped in nine points and Fritsch dished out five assists.

Julian McFadden’s 25 points (9-15 FG, 5-8 3FG) paced the Griffins offense. Brandon Williams added 20 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3FG, 7-10 FT) and six steals.

Both teams shot the ball well with the Devils connecting on 48.1% of their shots from the field (26-54) and the Griffins 48.9% (23-47). The difference came from beyond the arc as Chestnut Hill made 10 of 21 three-point attempts (47.6%) to the Devils 4-for-11 (36.4%) effort. The Griffins also held the advantage on the foul line, making 16 of 20 shots (80%) to the Devils dismal 10-for-18 effort (55.6%). Their long range shooting and free throw efforts helped offset a 36-20 advantage on the boards by USP. Chestnut Hill also took care of the ball, committing just 10 turnovers to USP’s 18 and outscoring the Devils in points off turnovers 20-5.

The game was close throughout with neither team leading by more than six points the entire way. The Griffins held a six points lead midway through the first half before the Devils fought back to take a 38-36 lead into the locker room at the break on a Fritsch layup with 26 seconds left in the period.

The Devils boosted their lead to four points on two occasions early in the second but the Griffins kept in close, courtesy of the long ball. Williams’ ‘trey’ at the 15:37 mark cut the lead to one, 44-43 and the lead would fluctuate between one and three points for the next five minutes until Williams put the Griffins ahead by one 53-52 with two free throws at the 9:46 mark. Junior Curtis Fitch’s (Marianapolis Prep/North Grosvenordale, Conn.) layup gave the lead back to the Devils 54-53 before the Griffins ran off five straight points to take a four-point lead 58-54 with 8:23 left. USP battled back within one but the lead again grew to five 62-57 on two more free throws from Williams, before the Devils made another run to tie the game again.

USP got a layup from junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep/Port Norris, N.J.) and a traditional three-point play from Adefemi to tie the game for the 11th time, 62-62 with 4:42 left. The Griffins would use a 5-1 mini-run, capped by a ‘3-ball’ from McFadden with 1:38 left to take a 69-63 lead. Dundas countered with a ‘trey’ of his own to pull the Devils back within three 69-66 and the Devils later forced a turnover with 33 seconds left and had a chance to tie but Connor’s three point attempt missed and the Griffins made three of four free throws in the final 19 seconds to seal the win 72-66.

The Devils have two non-conference games on their slate before returning to conference play. USP will travel northward to take on East Stroudsburg University on Saturday, January 18, 2008 before returning home to face Lincoln University on Monday, January 21, 2008. Monday’s tip off is set for 7:00 p.m.

Devils Squander Big Lead but Hang on to Defeat Lightning (1/12/08)

The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men's basketball team placed four players in double figures but nearly blew a 21-point second half lead as the hung on to defeat Goldey Beacom College 74-68 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference southern division game Saturday afternoon at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

The Devils improve to 6-6 overall with the win and 2-3 in league play. Goldey Beacom falls to 7-5 overall and 2-2 in league play.

Freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township/Chesilhurst, N.J.) recorded his third double-double of the season, leading the Devils with 18 points while pulling down 10 rebounds. Junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep/Port Norris, N.J.) also recorded his first career double-double with 12 points and a career-high 12 rebounds. Junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (NJ)/ Durham, N.C.) added 17 points while Freshman Tramar Beaman (Williamstown/Williamstown, N.J.) chipped in 13. Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/ Yardley, Pa.) led the Devils with four assists while chipping in nine points.

Derek Savage led the Lightning with 20 points and nine rebounds. Adrian Miles added 14 points while Maurice Maxwell chipped in 11.

The Devils opened up a 15-point lead at the break, holding GBC to just seven field goals (7-27, 25.9%) while connecting on 14 of 29 shots from the field (48.3%). USP opened the second period with a 10-4 run to boost their lead to 21 at the 14:53 mark, with Dundas starting the scoring with a layup. Beaman added a three-point field goal and Adefemi a traditional three-point play before Beaman connected again on a 12 -foot jumper to make the score 43-22 with 14:53 left to play. Over the next 4:53, the Lighting ran off 14 straight points to cut the lead to seven at the midway point of the period.

The turnover bug bit the Devils during the run as they turned the ball over six consecutive times. The Lightning capitalized on each one, getting three layups, four free throws and a short jumper. Savage started the run with a jumper, followed by the points off turnovers from Maxwell, Azeez Ellegood and Miles. Free throws by Maxwell and Miles made the score 43-34 at the 10:51 mark and Savage completed the run with a jumper at the 10:00 minute mark, making the score 43-36.

The Devils followed with an 8-0 run to build their lead back up to their halftime margin, 15 points. Adefemi sank two free throws to start the run and followed with a layup and subsequent free throw to complete a three-point play. Another free throw by Adefemi and two by Frazier completed the run, giving the Devils a 51-36 lead with 7:40 left. USP still led by 12, 56-44 when the Lightning made another run, outscoring the Devils 11-1 over the next 2:07 to pull within two, 57-55 with 3:17 left. A short jumper by Dundas at the 2:44 mark put USP back up by four, 59-55. The Devils then made seven of 10 free throws over the next 1:32 to go back up by 11, 66-55 with 1:12 left but the Lighting still had some spark in them, making one final run in the game's final 30 seconds.

The Devils led by nine, 71-62 with 30.7 seconds left as Frazier converted two free throws. Savage took the inbounds pass and drove across midcourt and hit a three-point field goal to make the score 71-65 with 24.2 seconds left. Fritsch was fouled on the inbounds and made the second of two shots from the charity stripe before Devon Valentine came down and also hit a 'trey to cut the devils lead to four 72-68 with 19.1 left on the clock. Beaman then went to the line and made both free throws with 18.9 seconds left to make the score 74-68. Valentine's three-point shot was blocked by Fritsch with Savage rebounding. GBC then missed their final shot attempt and the Devils hung on for the six point win, 74-68.

For the game, the Devils shot 48.9% (22-45) from the field including 4-for-10 from beyond the arc. The Lightning made three more field goals and shot 42.4% (25-59). They were also 4-for-17 from beyond the arc (23.5%). USP held a big advantage on the free throw line (26-14) as the Lightning committed 22 fouls in the second half and on the boards (40-24). USP committed 18 turnovers to the Lightning's 10.

The Devils return to action on Thursday, January 17, 2008 when they travel to face CACC newcomer Chestnut Hill College. Tip off is set for 8:00 p.m.

Devils Rally in Second Half to Defeat Firebirds (1/10/08)

Keith Dundas scored a career-high 27 points as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia men's basketball team rallied from a nine-point second half deficit to defeat the University of the District of Columbia 55-54 Thursday night at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia.

With the win, the Devils improve to 5-6 overall. UDC falls to 8-5.

Dundas (Pennsbury HS/ Yardley, Pa.), a senior forward, connected on nine of 13 shots from the field including three three point field goals and six of eight from the free throw line for his career high effort. Keith was the only USP player in double figures as a trio of Devils finished with seven points. Freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township/Chesilhurst, N.J.), in his first career start had seven points and led the team with six rebounds. Junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep/Port Norris, N.J.) had seven as did freshman Tramar Beaman (Williamstown/Williamstown, N.J.), who was also making his first career start. Dundas also led the Devils with five assists.

Frank Peterson led the Firebirds with 17 points and Antwon Hawkins came off the bench to score 14 points and pull down a game high 12 rebounds. Brian Adams added four assists to lead UDC.

The Devils who couldn't find the basket in the first half, making only seven of 30 shots from the field (23.3%) found themselves on the short end of a 21-15 score at the break. In the first two minutes of the second half, the Firebirds opened up a nine point advantage, 27-18 at the 17:54 mark before the Devils went on an 11-0 run to take their first lead since scoring the opening basket of the game.

Beaman started the rally with a layup at the 17:26 mark. The Devils then forced a turnover as Dundas got the steal and later got a layup on a pass from junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (NJ)/ Durham, N.C.). Another turnover and another Dundas layup pulled the Devils within three 27-24. USP's defense got another stop and Dundas scored his seventh straight point, a 3-ball from the top of the key to tie the game at 27-27 at the 15:17 mark. The former Pennsbury High School athlete made it nine straight points some 50 seconds later when he connected on a pair of free throws to give the Devils a 29-27 lead at the 14:27 mark.

The Firebirds countered with a 10-4 spurt to take a 37-33 lead with 10:07 left, getting a basket from Adams to tie the game at 29-29 and four points each from Peterson and Hawkins. After the Firebird run, the Devils again went on the offensive, outscoring the Firebirds, 8-2 over the next 3:50 to take a five point lead.

Dundas started the run with his third 'trifecta' of the night, pulling the Devils within one. Adefemi added a free throw and the game was tied at 37-37. Peterson's layup put UDC back on top 39-37 before Dundas tied it up again with a pair of free throws. Junior Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/ Canadensis, Pa.) gave the Devils the lead again, hitting a three-pointer from the right side and Frazier completed the run with a layup to make the score 44-39 with 6:17 left.

UDC pulled within two 46-44 at the 4:34 mark only to have the Devils boost the lead to six, their biggest margin with just under as minute to play, getting three points each from Adefemi and Dundas to make the score 52-46 with 53 seconds left. The Firebirds hung tough and again pulled within two on Justin Walker's 'trey' 53-31 with 36 seconds left. Forced to foul, UDC put Beaman on the line who made one of two to give the Devils a three-point lead 54-51 with 34.2 seconds left. The Firebirds missed three straight three-point attempts before Frazier grabbed the defensive rebound with 2.9 seconds left and was promptly fouled. Jarrod made the first of two to give USP a four point advantage 55-51. Hawkins grabbed the rebound on the missed second shot and dished off to Peterson who launched and sank a half-court three-pointer at the buzzer to make the final score 55-54.

For the game, the Devils shot 38.0% from the field (19-50) including a torrid 60% effort (12-20) in the second half. UDC was slightly better, hitting 22 of 55 shots (40%) and holding a 6-4 advantage from beyond the arc. USP added 13 points from the charity stripe, connecting on 13 of 22 shots (59.1%). The Firebirds were perfect from the free throw line (4-4). UDC also held a 42-29 advantage on the boards but committed 19 turnovers (10 assists) leading to 21 USP points. USP committed just 10 turnovers while dishing out 12 assists.

In their next contest, the Devils will host Goldey Beacom College on Saturday, January 12, 2008 in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference southern division clash starting at approximately 3:00 p.m.

Rally Fizzles as Cougars Top Devils (1/8/08)

A rally by the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia fell short as Caldwell College hung on to hand the Devils a 61-55 loss Tuesday night in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference men’s basketball game at the Newman Center in Caldwell, New Jersey.

The loss drops the Devils to 4-6 overall and 1-3 in CACC games. The Cougars improve to 5-9 overall and 3-1 in league play.

Freshman Tramar Beaman (Williamstown/Williamstown, N.J.) was a perfect 4-for-4 from the field and 5-for-5 from the free throw line to lead the Devils with 13 points. Junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (NJ)/Durham, N.C.) also scored 13 points, hitting five of 11 shots from the field (1 3pt. FG) and a pair of free throws. Freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township/Chesilhurst, N.J.) paced the Devils on the glass with 13 rebounds. Adefemi also had nine points, all coming off the bench. Fritsch and senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/ Yardley, Pa.) led the Devils with three assists apiece.

Michael Wise led all scorers, pacing the Cougars offense with 16 points. Carl Augustin added 14 points while Manny Perez chipped in 11. Adam Sabree led Caldwell with six rebounds while Hans Stelzer dished out a game high five assists.

USP battled backed from a nine point first half deficit to tie the game at the break, 22-22. Dundas opened the second half with a basket to give the Devils a 24-22 lead before the Cougars went on a 16-4 run to take a 38-28 lead with 12:17 left in the game. The Devils then rallied to pull within four, 43-39 over the next five minutes, going on an 11-5 spurt, capped by a three point field goal by Dundas. A 10-3 run by the Cougars gave Caldwell their biggest lead of the game, 11 points, 53-42 with 4:41 left. Caldwell still led by 11, 55-44 with 4:13 left when the Devils made one final push.

Beaman was the catalyst of the run scoring seven straight points as the Devils cut the lead to four, 55-51 with 1:52 left. After an Augustin free throw pushed the Cougar lead back to five, Beaman added a layup for his eighth and ninth points of the rally, bringing the Devils within three, 56-53 with just 36 ticks left on the clock. Augustin and B.J. Suchy each made one of two free throws to make the score 58-53 with 15 seconds left. Fritsch’s short jumper again pulled the Devils within three, 58-55 with 10 seconds left. This was as close as USP would get as the Cougars made three of four free throws in the final 10 seconds to seal the 61-55 win.

For the game, the Devils shot 36.8% (21-57, 2-9 3 FG) from the field. Caldwell made 18 of 62 shots from the field (42.9%). The Cougars also connected on six of 20 shots from beyond the arc (O30%) and 19 of 28 free throws (6t7.9%). The Devils made 11 of 13 free throws (84.6%) and held a whopping 39-22 advantage on the glass (19-6 on the offensive glass alone). USP committed 19 turnovers (7 assists) to Caldwell’s 15 (12 assists).

USP returns to action on Thursday, January 10, 2008 when they face University of the District of Columbia at the Bobby Morgan Arena. Tip off is set for 8 p.m.

Hot Shooting Does in Devils (1/5/08)

Felician College used an 11-0 run midway through the second half to put an end to a comeback rally by the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia as they cruised to a 78-50 win in a Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference men's basketball game at the Bobby Morgan Arena Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia.

The loss drops the Devils to 4-5 overall and 1-2 in CACC games. Felician improves to 6-6 overall and 1-2 in league play.

Junior Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/ Canadensis, Pa.) was the only USP player to reach double figures, scoring 14 points. Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/ Yardley, Pa.) scored nine and freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township/Chesilhurst, N.J.) came off the bench to score nine as well. Connor led the Devils with seven rebounds and two assists.

Devon Young led Felician with 18 points. Derrell Thomas added 11 while James Harper chipped in 10. Nijel Robinson led the Golden Falcons with five rebounds, while Thomas and Jason Romer each had three assists.

Felician connected on 15 of 23 shots in the second half for a blistering 65.2%, offsetting a 50% shooting effort by USP in the period (9-18). For the game the Devils shots 35.4% (17-48) while Felician finished at a 56.6% clip (30-53).

It was USP's first half shooting however that put the Devils in a hole early, making just eight of 30 shots in the first 20 minutes (26.7%) and on the back end of a 38-23 score. The Devils opened the second half with a 10-4 spurt to pull within nine, 42-33 with 13:19 left. After Robinson and Young scored baskets to open the half, USP got a traditional three-point play and a short jumper from Connor, followed by a pair of free throws by Dundas. Connor capped the rally with a three-point field goal at the 13:19 mark. What followed over the next two minutes deflated the Devils as the Golden Falcons soared with three three-pointers and a short jumper for an 11-0 run to take a 53-33 lead at the 11:02 mark. Robinson started and finished the run with treys. USP continued to fight back, pulling within 13, 57-44 with 7:08 left courtesy of an 11-4 run. Adefemi scored seven of USP's 11 points during the run. Felician countered with a 9-2 run to go back up by 20, 66-46 with 4:26 left. After a three-point field goal by Dundas made the score 66-49, the Golden Falcons outscored the Devils 12-1 the rest of the way to earn the 28-point win, 78-50. Young had five of the 12 points.

The Devils wound up outrebounding Felician 30-28 but committed 22 turnovers (4 assists) which led to 29 FC points. Felician on the other hand, committed just 14 turnovers (led to 9 USP points) while recording 13 assists. Both teams shot well from the free throw line with USP connecting on 14 of 27 (82.4%) and Felician eight of nine (88.9%).

The Devils take to the road for their next game, a tough CACC match-up against defending CACC Champions Caldwell College in Caldwell, New Jersey on Tuesday, January 8, 2007. Tip-off is set for 8 p.m.

Devils Earn Big Win over Pioneers (12/23/07)

Adewale Adefemi led five USP players in double figures as the university of the Sciences in Philadelphia men’s basketball team snapped a two-game losing streak on Saturday, with a 92-68 win over Columbia union college in the second game of the UDC Christmas Classic in Washington , D.C.

The Devils improve to 4-3 with the win. Columbia Union falls to 0-10. The Devils 92 points were the most scored by a USP team in a regulation, non-overtime game since their 103-102 win over Bloomfield College on February 18, 2004.

Adefemi (Winslow Township/Chesilhurst, N.J.), a freshman forward, came off the bench to score a career-high 25 points, connecting on 10 of 11 shots from the field to go along with five free throws. Wale also recorded his second career double-double with 14 rebounds, equaling his career high. Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/ Yardley, Pa.) added 15 points while junior Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/Canadensis, Pa.) also provided a spark over the bench with 13 points. Junior Jarrod Frazier (St. Augustine Prep/Port Norris, N.J.) (12 points) and sophomore Curtis Fitch (Marianapolis Prep/North Grosvenordale, Conn.) (10 points, 7 rebs.) rounded out the five USP players in double figures. Junior Brendan Rutledge led the Devils with five assists.

The Pioneers were led by Dana Clark’s 20 points. Tim Turner added 19 points and paced CUC with five assists. Maurice Stallion led the Pioneers with seven rebounds and three blocked shots.

The Devils came out firing on all cylinders from the opening tap, scoring the first 10 points to take a 10-0 lead, with Dundas scoring six of them. The Pioneers rallied to pull within three 13-10 and kept the game close throughout the first 10 minutes as the Devils held onto a 23-19 lead with 9:29 left. USP closed out the half with a 25-7 spurt to take a 22-point lead at the break, 48-26. Adefemi had seven of his 11 first half points during the run and achieved the double-double by the break, pulling down 10 boards in the first 20 minutes. Junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (N.J.)/Durham, N.C.) and Connor each had five points during the run along with contributions from Frazier, Fitch and Dundas.

USP added six straight points to start the second half, taking their biggest lead of the game54-26 at the 17:44 mark. USP still led by 26, 67-41 when the Pioneers mounted a 16-7 run to pull within 17, 74-57 with 5:43 left. Adefemi followed with a dunk, Dundas a layup and Wale two more free throws to boost the Devils lead back to 23, 80-57 at the 3:23 mark before settling in for the 24-point win, 92-68.

For the game the Devils shot 55% from the field (33-60) including a 53.8% mark from beyond the arc (7-13). Columbia Union took an equal number of shots but made ten fewer field goals (23-60, 38.3%) and was 7-of-27 from beyond the arc (25.9%). USP was a respectable 19-of-28 from the free throw line (67.9%) while CUC made 15 of 20 (75%). The Devils also dominated on the glass, outrebounding their opponent 49-20.

In the opening game of the tournament on Friday, December 21st, host University of the District of Columbia closed out the first half with a 17-6 spurt to take a ten point lead at the break before handing the Devils their second straight loss 55-36. Fritsch was the only player in double figures for the Devils with 12 points. USP shot just 27.5% from the field (11-40) for the game, making just three of 21 shots in the second half. UDC made 21 of 51 shots (41.2%) from the field, outrebounded the Devils 33-29 and committed fewer turnovers (14 to 22).

The Devils return to action on Saturday, December 29, 2007 when the face American International College in a regional match-up at the Bobby Morgan arena. Tip off is set for 2:00 p.m.

Late Rally Gives Devils Their First Conference Loss (12/8/07)

A late rally by Post University handed the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia their first loss in Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference men’s basketball action, 55-48 at the Drubner Center in Waterbury, Connecticut.

The loss drops the Devils record to 3-2 overall and 1-1 in league play, despite holding the Eagles to their lowest point total of the season. Post improves to 4-3 overall and 2-0 in CACC games.

Freshman Adewale Adefemi (Winslow Township/Chesilhurst, N.J.) led all scorers with 17 points and was the only USP player to reach double figures. Adefemi also led the Devils with seven rebounds. Sophomore Curtis Fitch (Marianapolis Prep/North Grosvenordale, Conn.) added eight points while junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (N.J.)/Durham, N.C.) chipped in seven points and five rebounds.

Jesse Iyalekhue led the Eagles with 15 points. Peter Lawal added 14 points and a game-high 11 rebounds. Arthur Robertson chipped in 11 points and five boards.

The Eagles had made two runs late in the game erasing an 11-point USP lead. With USP leading 40-29 at the 12:03 mark of the second half, the Eagles went on a 14-3 run to tie the game at 43-43 with 4:23 left, holding the Devils to just three free throws during that stretch. After a traditional three-point play by Adefemi with 3:53 left made the score 46-43, the Eagles scored the next eight points to take a 51-46 lead with just 1:24 left, getting consecutive three-point field goals from Robertson and James Lee. Forced to foul, the Eagles made four free throws in the final minute while the Devils could manage a single basket, a layup by Adefemi, as the Eagles prevailed 55-48. The Eagles defense limited the Devils to just two field goals over the final 12:03.

USP took their 11-point lead in the second half courtesy of a 12-0 run over a five minute stretch. Trailing by one 27-26 at the 17:05 mark, USP got three consecutive three-point field goals, starting with one from the top of the key by Fitch, and followed by one from Fritsch and one from junior Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/Canadensis, Pa.) Senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/ Yardley, Pa.) added a short jumper at the 13:17 mark and Adefemi made the second of two free throws to complete the run and make the score 38-27. A layup by Lawal broke the run and Connor added a basket to make the score 40-29 before the Eagles began their comeback.

For the game, the Devils shot 36.2% (17-47 FG; 4-12 3FG) while the Eagles shot 45.7% (21-46 FG; 5-18 3FG). USP held a slight edge on the free throw line 10-17 (58.8%) to Post’s 8-11 (72.7%). The Devils also held a slight advantage on the boards 30-28 but committed 19 turnovers (5 assists) to the Eagles 16 (12 assists).

The Devils return to action on Friday December 21, 2007 when they face the University of District of Columbia in the first round of UDC’s holiday tournament in Washington, D.C. Tip off is set for 5 p.m.

Devils Open CACC Slate with Win over Tigers (12/1/07)

Jarrod Frazier scored 13 points and Adewale Adefemi came off the bench to record his first career double-double as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia opened the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference portion of their season with a 56-51 win over Holy Family University in men's basketball action at the Bobby Morgan Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The win, the Devils fifth in the last seven tries against the Tigers, improves their record to 3-1 overall and 1-0 in league play. The Tigers fall to 4-2 overall and 0-1 in league games.

Frazier (St. Augustine Prep/Port Norris, N.J.), a junior forward, connected on only three field goals (3-8) but added seven points (7-12) from the foul line to lead the Devils with 13 points. Adefemi (Winslow Township/Chesilhurst, N.J.), a freshman forward, provided a spark off the bench with 14 rebounds and 10 points. 'Wale was also a perfect 4-for-4 from the free throw line. Sophomore Curtis Fitch (Marianapolis Prep/North Grosvenordale, Conn.) and junior Charlie Fritsch (The Hun School (N.J.)/Durham, N.C.) added nine and eight points respectively while junior Shane Connor (Pocono Mountain East HS/ Canadensis, Pa.) came off the bench to score seven. Fitch also had eight boards while Fritsch added seven.

The Tigers were led by Michael Sturns and Ryan Lancaster. Sturns had 18 points (5-22 FG, 3-11 3FG) while Lancaster chipped in 11 (5-15 FG).

Leading by eight at the break, 27-19, the Devils gave up the first five points of the final period to the Tigers as they closed within three 27-24. A 12-5 run in which four different players scored for the devils increased the margin to ten, 39-29. Holy Family scored the next seven points and the lead was again three, 39-36 with 13:22 left. After a Connor jumper made the score 41-36, the Tigers went on a 7-2 run (a total run of 14-4) to tie the game at 43-43 with eight minutes to go. Freshman Tramar Beaman (Williamstown HS/Williamstown, N.J.) broke the tie with a driving layup at the 7:03 mark to give the Devils a 45-43 lead. A free throw by senior Keith Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.) and a basket by Fritsch and the lead was back to five, 48-43 with 5:28 left. Both teams exchanged baskets before Frazier connected on the first of two free throws to boost USP's lead back to six 51-45 with 2:32 left. Neither team would make another field goal as the Devils connected on five of six free throws in the final 2:26 and the Tigers a perfect six-of-six to make the final score 56-51.

The Devils took control in the first half, closing out the period with a 7-1 run o give them an eight point advantage as the break. Leading by only two, Connor started the run with a three-point field goal at the 2:27 mark. A single free throw by HFU's Johnson follwed before layups by Fritsch and Adefemi gave USP a 27-19 lead at the break. The Tigers had their only lead of the game earlier in the period, 11-10 at the 11:46 mark.

For the game, the Devils made 20 of 53 shots from the field (37.7%) while the Tigers while taking 14 more shots made one fewer than USP (19-67, 28.4%). Neither team shot exceptionally well from the free throw line with the Devils making just 13 of 20 (65%) and the Tigers 9 of 16 (56.3%). USP dominated the glass, outrebounding Holy Family 50-38. The Tigers however committed fewer turnovers 11 to USP's 19.

The Devils are now off until Saturday, December 8, 2007 when they travel to face Post University in Waterbury, Connecticut. Tip off is set for 3 p.m.

Devils Rally from 14-point Deficit to Win in Overtime (11/29/07)
Pauley Earns 100th Career win

Keith Dundas scored 16 of his 21 points in the second half and overtime and Charlie Fritsch recorded his first career double-double as the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia rallied from 14 points down in the second half to defeat Kutztown University 87-84 in overtime at Keystone Hall in Kutztown, Pennsylvania Thursday night.

The win improves the Devils record to 2-1 overall. Kutztown falls to 1-2. The win was also the 100th career victory for Head Coach David Pauley. Pauley, in his eighth season at the helm of the Devils now has a 100-102 lifetime career record.

The senior Dundas (Pennsbury HS/Yardley, Pa.) led the Devils with 21 points on 7-for-11 shooting. Fritsch (The Hun School (N.J.)/Durham, N.C.), a junior had a career high 19 points and 11 rebounds. Coming off the bench, junior Shane Connor