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Griffins Pick Up Sixth Win In Last Seven Games

January 11, 2014

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(Newtown, Pa. / Council Rock North) led the Griffins with a team-high 23 points.  He also recorded his eighth double-double of the season as the freshman grabbed 12 rebounds.

The Ravens (6-7, 4-2 CSAC) came out strong early, taking an early taking a 6-0 lead to force an early Griffin timeout.  Rosemont would take their largest lead of the game at the 8:20 mark when Kiwan Murray converted a three-point play to stretch their lead to seven (22-15). The Griffins would trail until the 2:02 mark when Joshua Carson (Plantation, Fl. / West Broward) would connect on a pair of free throws to tie the contest 32-32. 

Goodman would give GM their first lead of the game 34-32 when he scored on a put back with just over a minute remaining in the half. Gwynedd would hold the two-point lead heading into the halftime break.

In the second half, GM would stretch their lead to 12 after leading by three when they used a four point-swing after a Rosemont technical foul, turning an eight-point lead to a 60-48 edge.  The Griffins would keep a double-figure lead the rest of the way in the victory.

As a team, Gwynedd shot 50.0% from the floor (29-of-58) and forced 20 turnovers that led to 27 points.  GM also held an advantage on the boards, out-rebounding Rosemont, 35-31.

A trio of Griffins also reached the double digit scoring column. Justin Knight (Mays Landing, N.J. / Oakcrest) scored 13 while Colin Gates (Boca Raton, Fl. / Grandview Prep) and Darnell Artis (Philadlephia, Pa. / LaSalle College H.S.) each added 11 points.

Gwynedd returns to action Monday night hosting Keystone at the Griffin Complex as part of a CSAC Doubleheader with the women.  Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. following the women's game at 6 p.m.
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