By Manuel Polanco
Women’s Basketball
In a close game highlighted by the great defense on both sides, the BC women’s basketball team faced off against Kean University on Tuesday, Nov. 19. They would lose this game 54-64, but Mary Doglin had a career high 23 points this game with 10 rebounds. Doglin would have a double-double in this game.
Dior Dorsey would also have a double-double this game, ending it with 13 points, seven rebounds, and a couple of steals. Anna Kitch had seven points with nine rebounds and four assists as well. Ameaa Daniel would have four points as well.
The team returned to their home field on Friday, Nov. 22 and played against Rowan University. The game was close in each quarter, and culminated in a win for the Bulldogs via a score of 73-71.
The Bulldogs remain on their home field as they prepare for their next game against New Jersey University on Monday, Dec. 2.
Men’s Basketball
The BC men’s basketball team played against the University of Mount Saint Vincent on Thursday, Nov. 21. Multiple players had 10 or more points in this game, and leading the charge was senior Malik Dale, who had a season-high 27 points and four points, shooting 50% from the three-point line. David McFadden had 16 points, eight assists, and eight rebounds. Stephon McGill had 13 points and four rebounds.
Joe Charles had nine points and three assists. Serge Thraysbule had 12 rebounds this game. BC kept it even in each quarter as they scored 31 points in the first half and 37 points in the second, keeping it tied all the way through.
The game went into overtime, but Saint Vincent would win by just two points and take the game 80-78. Capped off by a last-second three from Charles to tie the game, the game headed into overtime.
Despite a thriller of a game that ended in an overtime loss, the Bulldogs hoped to rebound in their next game, which took place on Saturday, Nov. 23 against Rivier University. Their efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, culminating in a loss of 90-63.
The Bulldogs will play their next game against the United States Merchant Marine Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 26.