The Basics
Score: Roberts Wesleyan 79-77 Rochester
Records: Roberts Wesleyan 3-3 | Rochester 5-2
Location: Louis Alexander Palestra – Rochester, N.Y.
 
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Roberts Wesleyan men's basketball defended their Wendy's College Classic title by defeating Rochester on their home court, 79-77.
It is the fourth Wendy's title for the Redhawks, who used Tyrel Dixon's 21 points to claim their third win of the season .
 
How it Happened:
Roberts Wesleyan shot out to a 21-9 lead in the first half to hang on to the lead until the Yellowjackets took a one-point lead with just six minutes left in the game.
With the Redhawks leading 77-75, Malik Dare sealed the win with a lay-up in traffic with just seconds left on the clock.
 
Key Stat:
The Redhawks shot 50 percent from the field, hitting 10 of 20 from beyond the arc.
 
Inside the Numbers:
- Quinn Carey again led the Redhawks from long range, going 4 of 7 from beyond the arc.
- Dixon also led the team in rebounds, grabbing nine.
-  The Yellowjackets' Jared Seltzer led the game with 26 points.
 
"Dixon's" Impact:
Dixon was named the MVP of the tournament with his efforts, having now earned the honor in back-to-back tournaments.
 
Up Next:
The Redhawks host the District of Columbia next Friday in their East Coast Conference opener at 8 p.m. inside the Volller Athletic Center.