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GENESEO, N.Y. (November 30, 2012) – Freshman
Tyrel Dixon hit three consecutive free throws in the final 25 seconds of the game to lift the Redhawks past SUNY Geneseo, 76-73, in Wendy's College Classic consolation action.
As a team, Roberts Wesleyan made 17 of 22 attempts at the charity stripe in a close game that saw the scored tied on thirteen occasions. Dixon finished the night a perfect 6 for 6 from the line while scoring a total of 11 points.
Even more impressive, sophomore guard
Mike Stone couldn't miss from three-point range, connecting on all five shots en route to his game-high 25 points. Overall, Stone was 9 of 14 from the field and scored 2 of 3 from the stripe.
It was a career night for the Kirkville, N.Y.-native as he set personal bests in points in a single game (25), three-point field goals made (5), and field goals made (9).
Senior
Devin Grimes posted another double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Grimes also blocked two shots and added three assists.
As a team, the Redhawks shot 53.2% from the field and 77.3% from long range.
The win puts Roberts Wesleyan back at .500 and are now 3-3 overall.
In their final consolation game in the Wendy's College Classic, the Redhawks will host the Golden Eagles of the College at Brockport tomorrow afternoon at 3pm.
Tickets for the game are $5 at the door. Students, seniors, and veterans are $2.
