SAINT MICHAEL’S, PACE VICTORIUS ON DAY ONE OF PACE HOLIDAY CLASSIC

SAINT MICHAEL'S, PACE VICTORIUS ON DAY ONE OF PACE HOLIDAY CLASSIC
SAINT MICHAEL'S EDGES OUT DOMINICAN IN FINAL SECONDS
SETTERS FIGHT FOR WIN OVER LIONS

Game 1- Saint Michael's 68, Dominican 65

PLEASANTVILLE, NY- The Purple Knights of Saint Michael's College defeated the Chargers of Dominican College by a 68-65 in the game's final seconds to kick off the men's portion of Pace's Holiday Classic. Saint Michael's improves to 4-5 overall on the season, while Dominican falls to 5-6.

For the Purple Knights, Tyler Schilling netted a game-high 22 points along with collecting a team-high nine rebounds. Travis Warech was also a solid performer for the Purple Knights, scoring 16 points of his own.

For the Chargers, Almin Hodzic had a double-double scoring eleven points, and taking down 13 boards. The Chargers also received a good performance from Gerald Hill who netted eleven points.

Game 2- Pace 67, Molloy 55

PLEASANTVILLE, NY- The Pace University men's basketball fought their way to a 67-55 win over non-conference opponent Molloy College on Day 1 of the Pace University Holiday Classic. The Setters improve to 6-4 overall, while the Lions of Molloy College fall to 4-7.

For the Setters, Laurence McGhee (Linden, NJ/Linden) netted a game-high 15 points (on 5-of-11 shooting), along with four rebounds and three steals. Ryan Woods (Staten Island, NY/St. Peter's Boys) also had a solid game, by draining 13 points, and recording a team-high eight rebounds.

For the Lions, Ian Thomas-Minor led the offensive attack with a team-high 13 points along with collecting nine rebounds. Brian Hutchinson totaled a game-high ten rebounds in the contest.

Day Two of the Pace University Holiday Classic concludes on Tuesday, December 29 as Saint Michael's will play Molloy at 4:00 pm, while the Setters will take on Dominican at 8:00 pm at the Goldstein Fitness Center on Pace's Pleasantville campus.