(Old Westbury, NY) - Freshman
Kevin Garlan (Jackson Heights, NY/Archbishop Molloy) tied his career high with 19 points (on 7 for 15 shooting) and registered six rebounds and six assists, and junior
Derek
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Derek Charlton notched his sixth double-double of the 2006-07 season with 17 points and 12 rebounds |
Charlton (Yonkers, NY/St. Raymond's) notched his sixth double-double of the 2006-07 season with 17 points and 12 rebounds, while adding five assists and five steals, but the Mount Saint Vincent Men's Basketball team lost 87-72 to SUNY Old Westbury on Saturday during a game played at Old Westbury. With the loss, Mount Saint Vincent falls to 1-17 overall and 0-10 in Skyline Conference play.
The young Dolphin team played solid all-around basketball despite the 15-point loss as it took an incredible shooting effort by Old Westbury (11-6, 7-2 Skyline Conference) during the second half for the Panthers to pull away after the Mount trailed 35-28 at halftime. Old Westbury shot 64% (16 for 25) from the floor during the final 20 minutes to outscore the Mount 52-44 during the stretch and clinch the win.
Despite the loss, Garlan, Charlton, and freshman Lester Owens (Manalapan, NJ/Manalapan HS) shined as all three allowed the Mount to be competitive throughout the game. Owens had a fantastic overall game, scoring 16 points on 6 for 8 shooting, and adding five assists. Garlan previously scored 19 points in a game on Nov. 18 during the Mount's win over Mitchell College, while Charlton recorded his first double-double in six games.
Overall, the Dolphins shot 45% and forced 14 Old Westbury turnovers, but the Panthers won the game by shooting 50%, hitting eight three-pointers, and owning a 37-28 rebounding edge.
Mount Saint Vincent returns to action on Thursday, Feb. 1 when they travel to Centenary College for a 6:00 p.m. The game will open a doubleheader with the Mount Saint Vincent Women's Basketball team against the Cyclones.