Chima Ezeigbo scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for his fourth straight double double in Tuesday night's win.
Chima Ezeigbo registered his fourth straight double-double and John Flakes scored a game and career high 21 points as the Eastern Nazarene College men’s basketball team rolled to an 80-58 victory against non-conference Lesley University Tuesday night.
The first half featured fast paced offense and high flying rebounding that led to four lead changes in the first 20 minutes. After the dust settled, Eastern Nazarene went into the locker room with a 7 point first half lead.
Lesley came out firing in the second half and quickly narrowed the Lions’ lead to just five. The two teams traded baskets throughout the second half as the Eastern Nazarene lead was still just 7 with just under eight minutes to play. A Flakes free throw and an Aaron Johnson three pointer stretch the lead to 11 and the Lions carried the momentum to the finish.
Leading the Lions was Ezeigbo who finished with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Flakes scored 21 points while grabbing 8 rebounds and 3 blocks. Johnson added 16 points to go along with his 7 assists and 5 steals. Senior point guard DeAngelo Alston directed the offense with 7 assists and 7 points.
For Lesley, Junior John Sanchez scored 13 points while dishing out a game high 8 assists and getting three steals. Jesus Trejo scored nine points while grabbing 6 rebounds. Harold Smith added 8 points and 3 rebounds.
Eastern Nazarene will look to keep their winning streak going when they travel to St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn this Saturday. Tip- off is set for 5pm at Brooklyn Tech High School.
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