The Rollins College Tars (7-5) had a second solid game in as many days with a 71-47 victory over the Lions of Florida Memorial at Warden Arena Saturday.
The Tars were led by a pair of double figure scorers. Jeff Merton led the way with 11 for Rollins- while Sam Phillpott had a career high 10. That Tars also got nine from Chris Uhle- to go along with eight each from Scott Schuette and Alex Blessig.
The Tars shot 54 percent from the floor- and were 9-22 from the 3-point line. The Tars had 23 assists- 14 turnovers- and went- four of six at the foul line. James Ferrell led the Tars with eight assists.
The Lions (1-9) only dressed six players in the contest. They had a pair in double figures. Hanif Malloy had a game high 17- Isaiah King added 16 as well. The Lions shot 40 percent from the floor- and went six of 13 from the 3-point line. They shot 46 percent (3-7) at the foul line. The Lions won the rebounding battle 30-27. They had 15 assists and 24 turnovers.
The game would start with the Lions scoring the first four points. The Tars would then go on a 16-0 run and take a 16-4 lead at the 10:15 mark on the opening half. The lead would be trimmed to eight a couple times but the Tars would stretch the lead to 17 (33-16) at halftime.
The game would be between 15 and 20 for the beginning stages of the opening half before the Tars would open up a 25 point lead (52-27) at the 8:27 mark. The Tars would lead by as many a 27 and roll to the win.
Rollins will be back in action Wednesday when they battle Barry at the Warden Arena Wednesday. Tip time is 7:30 PM.
Other SSC Scores:
Lynn 69 Tampa 63
Eckerd 73 Nova Southeastern 70
Saint Leo 69 Florida Tech 64
Barry 107 Florida Southern 102
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