2008 Woodie Awards
Whittington's 25 game points overpower Lafayette
Joseph Ferrary
Issue date: 12/8/05 Section: Sports
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Junior Will Whittington scored 25 points including six first half three-pointers to lead Marist to a 92-84 victory over Lafayette last Saturday in Easton, Pa.
All five of the Marist starters scored in double figures including junior James Smith and Jared Jordan who each scored 21 points.
Carl Hood and Ryan Stilphen each added 10 points.
Head coach Matt Brady said Marist's balanced scoring attack helped to improve the Red Foxes record to 2-1.
"Night in and night out, we never know who is going to lead us in scoring," he said. "I am perfectly fine having our starters score 89 of our 92 points. We have a lot of good players, and all of them can score."
The Red Foxes got off to a fast start by shooting 59.3 percent in the first half while building a 19-point lead, 42-24, with a Whittington three pointer at the 6:16 mark.
Whittington shot 60 percent from behind the arc and has been encouraged by the coaching staff to shoot at his own will.
"We do have some set plays for Whittington to take a three-pointer," Brady said. "However, since we run a motion offense, it is hard for teams to guard Whittington, and we give him the green light to shoot when he wants too."
Lafayette closed the first half on a 21-2 run to take a one point lead, 45-44, at halftime. Lafayette was lead by guard Pat Betley's 25 points, 20 of which were scored in the first half.
The Red Foxes and Leopards traded baskets to open the second half until Smith hit a free throw at the 13:11 mark to tie the game at 57. In addition to his 21 points, Smith also chipped in with three blocked shots.
Smith has been a very valuable asset to the Red Foxes since transferring from Westchester Community College.
"Smith is a very talented player," Brady said. "In addition to his ability to play the post, Smith can also shoot the ball, and he will continue to get better as the year goes on."
The Leopards were never able to regain the lead after the Smith free throw and the game ended with a 92-84 Red Foxes victory.
The Red Foxes will be in action Friday for their Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) opener at Manhattan College. The men's team will have its MAAC home-opener this Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. against Iona College. The Gaels were the preseason favorite to win the MAAC, and they defeated 23rd-ranked Iowa State 89-72 on Nov. 26. Iona has also won their first five games.
All five of the Marist starters scored in double figures including junior James Smith and Jared Jordan who each scored 21 points.
Carl Hood and Ryan Stilphen each added 10 points.
Head coach Matt Brady said Marist's balanced scoring attack helped to improve the Red Foxes record to 2-1.
"Night in and night out, we never know who is going to lead us in scoring," he said. "I am perfectly fine having our starters score 89 of our 92 points. We have a lot of good players, and all of them can score."
The Red Foxes got off to a fast start by shooting 59.3 percent in the first half while building a 19-point lead, 42-24, with a Whittington three pointer at the 6:16 mark.
Whittington shot 60 percent from behind the arc and has been encouraged by the coaching staff to shoot at his own will.
"We do have some set plays for Whittington to take a three-pointer," Brady said. "However, since we run a motion offense, it is hard for teams to guard Whittington, and we give him the green light to shoot when he wants too."
Lafayette closed the first half on a 21-2 run to take a one point lead, 45-44, at halftime. Lafayette was lead by guard Pat Betley's 25 points, 20 of which were scored in the first half.
The Red Foxes and Leopards traded baskets to open the second half until Smith hit a free throw at the 13:11 mark to tie the game at 57. In addition to his 21 points, Smith also chipped in with three blocked shots.
Smith has been a very valuable asset to the Red Foxes since transferring from Westchester Community College.
"Smith is a very talented player," Brady said. "In addition to his ability to play the post, Smith can also shoot the ball, and he will continue to get better as the year goes on."
The Leopards were never able to regain the lead after the Smith free throw and the game ended with a 92-84 Red Foxes victory.
The Red Foxes will be in action Friday for their Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) opener at Manhattan College. The men's team will have its MAAC home-opener this Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. against Iona College. The Gaels were the preseason favorite to win the MAAC, and they defeated 23rd-ranked Iowa State 89-72 on Nov. 26. Iona has also won their first five games.