November 18, 2007

BRYANT MEN PICK UP FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON DEFEATING POST UNIVERSITY 72-60 IN THE SECOND DAY ACTION AT BRIDGEPORT CLASSIC

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Sophomore Cecil Gresham had 15 points in Sunday's win over Post University.  www.dspics.com

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - The Bryant men's basketball team bounced back strong from Saturday's season opening loss to Bridgeport with a solid 72-60 win over Post University (CT) in second day action of the University of Bridgeport Purple Knight Classic here at Hubbell Gym.

The Bulldogs got a game-high 19 points from sophomore guard Chris Birrell of Scituate, RI and 15 points apiece from sophomore Cecil Gresham and freshman Barry Latham.  Birrell, a transfer from CCRI, finished the game shooting 5 of 9 from the floor and made 8 of 9 free throw attempts.  He would also add seven rebounds and dished out seven assists in 38 minutes.

Ahead 37-24 at the half, Bryant (1-1) shot 55 percent from the floor in the second half, putting the game away with solid free throw shooting at the line, making 10 of 15 free throws in the final 20 minutes. 

Senior Jon Ezeokoli had 11 points and grabbed five rebounds as four Bulldogs reached double figures in the game.  Post (1-2) was led by A.J. Reitter's 15 points.

Bryant will open Northeast-10 Conference play Tuesday night traveling to Saint Anselm for a 7:30 p.m. game in Manchester, NH.