Warriors Defeat Number Five Ranked USCAA Division II Opponent

QUEENS, N.Y. – The Vaughn College Warriors squared off against the New Hampshire Technical Institute (NHTI) Lynx on Saturday, February 7. The Lynx came in to the game as the number five ranked division two team in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) . The Warriors suffered a tough 86-82 loss to the Lynx iearlier this season in the NHTI Tap-Off Classic. There was a lot riding on the outcome of this game. For the Warriors, a win would keep their season long four game win streak alive. For the Lynx, a win would ensure their top five ranking as a division two member in the USCAA.

The Lynx opened the game with a 10 point lead. The Warriors had a tough time initially adjusting to the fast paced up and down style of play by NHTI. As in the Warriors previous few games, it would be defense that would help dictate the outcome of the game. The Warriors forced the Lynx to cough the ball up 25 times and held them to 34 percent shooting. At the half the Warriors owned a 44-30 lead advantage over the Lynx. The Warriors 14 point advantage over the Lynx would balloon to as many as 28 points in the second half. Vaughn College would go on to defeat NHTI 99-73, holding the Lynx to their second lowest scoring output of their season.

Everyone was able to play and contribute to the huge victory for the Warriors. Willis Prezzy (Ridgewood, NY) scored a career high 27 points, to go along with seven rebounds and six steals. Maleec Taylor (Rockville Centre, NY) poured in 20 points on 6-9 shooting from the field.  Michael Pena (Dumont, NJ) added 17 points and dished out a team high four assists. Rashad Luckett (Chicago, IL) chipped in eight points and had a season high eight steals.

The win extends the Warriors win streak to five, and brings the Warriors record back to 500 at 11-11 overall. The men's basketball team will face the New School on Monday, February 9, at the Elmcor Recreation Center. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m.