The Goucher College Gophers men’s basketball team improved to 2-0 overall with a 76-62 home victory over the Stevenson University Mustangs on Nov. 10 in Baltimore, Maryland. Goucher led 36-23 at halftime and matched Stevenson’s second-half scoring, 40-39, to secure the win.
JP Prior led Goucher with 15 points and three steals. Korrie Foster scored 14 points, while Jack Murdaugh and Darnell Morris Jr. each added 13 points as four Gophers finished in double figures.
Goucher College Gophers Establish Early Advantage
Stevenson scored first, but Avree Harris answered with an and-one to tie the game at 3. Goucher then used a 9-3 run, highlighted by a three-pointer from Prior, to take control.
The Gophers made three three-pointers during the opening half and extended their lead to 21-8. First-year player Korrie Foster later connected from beyond the arc to push Goucher ahead 31-14 with five minutes remaining before Stevenson scored the final basket of the half.
Goucher carried a 36-23 advantage into halftime. Stevenson opened the second half with a layup, but the Gophers answered with perimeter shooting from Murdaugh and Foster to extend the lead to 48-31.
Four Goucher Players Score in Double Figures
Stevenson trimmed the deficit during the second half, but back-to-back three-pointers from Morris helped Goucher maintain its advantage. Murdaugh added another three-pointer with just under six minutes remaining, giving the Gophers a 21-point lead.
The Mustangs responded with a 14-5 run, but Goucher closed the game at the free-throw line. The Gophers outscored Stevenson 40-39 in the second half to complete the 14-point victory.
Jon Perry led Goucher with eight rebounds, while KeMori Collins recorded seven assists. Morris added three blocks, and Prior finished with three steals.
Goucher Shoots 40.6 Percent From the Field
Goucher shot 40.6 percent from the field, making 26 of 64 attempts. Stevenson shot 31.7 percent, going 20-for-63 from the floor.
The Gophers also made 14 of 38 three-point attempts, while the Mustangs converted 5 of 18. Stevenson held a 50-42 rebounding advantage, but Goucher recorded more assists, 13-8, and committed fewer turnovers, 13-19.
Giampaolo Tripodi led Stevenson with 12 points, while Arouna Soumaoro collected 10 rebounds. The Mustangs fell to 0-2 overall.
Next Game for Goucher College Gophers
Goucher returns to action Friday, Nov. 13, against Penn St.-Abington at Washington College in the two-day Wild Goose Classic. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Goucher’s balanced scoring and three-point shooting helped the Gophers overcome Stevenson’s rebounding advantage. Prior led the way with 15 points, while Foster, Murdaugh and Morris also reached double figures in the 76-62 win.
The victory moved Goucher to 2-0 overall ahead of its matchup with Penn St.-Abington at Washington College.
Source: Original report
