The men’s basketball team played Becker College at home on Tuesday. The Judges beat their opponent 79-58, exhibiting strong perimeter shooting and solid defense to secure the win. The victory moved the Judges’ record to 4-1 this season.
Brandeis held a solid lead the entire game, shooting 50.1 percent from the field, going 26 for 51. The Judges added a season high of nine three-pointers. Guard Robinson Vilmont ’17 led the Judges with 19 points, including four of the team’s nine three-pointers. Vilmont has been a staple player for the Judges this season, leading the team in scoring at four of the five games played this season. He is 14 for 23 with a 60.9 shooting percentage in three-point shots this season. Nate Meehan ‘16 contributed 13 points, all in the first half, in his first start of the season. Meehan went three for four from the three-point line to add to the Judges’ dominance. Colby Smith ’18 also contributed eight points in the game, and Jack Fay ’17 contributed to the game’s fast pace with a career-high four steals.
The Judges started strong and maintained the momentum throughout the game. The team started their run from the opening tip-off, when Vilmont found Meehan for a three on the right wing in the first possession of the game. After a basket and quick defensive stop on the other end of the court, Reale found Meehan again for Meehan’s second three-pointer of the game, giving the Judges an 8-2 lead in the first few minutes of the game. The Judges didn’t stop there, going a 16-5 run in the final seven minutes of the first half. The Judges went into the second half with a 39-24 lead over Becker College. The Judges continued the energy, leading by a substantial margin the entire second half.
The Judges’ defense shut down Becker College’s offense. Center John Powell ’17 was a force for the Judges, with a career high of four blocks during the game and nine rebounds. Powell contributed offensively as well with 14 points. Captain Tim Reale ’17 added a career and game high of six assists during the game. The Judges held the Becker Hawks to a 32.4 shooting percentage, going 22 for 68.
The Judges face Babson this Saturday, Dec. 6 in the Big Four Challenge at Salem State. The team will participate in their next home game this Tuesday, Dec. 8 against Amherst College at 7 p.m. in the Gosman Athletic Center.
