BOX SCORE

ORANGEBURG, N.Y. (January 10, 2012) - Senior point guard Ahmad Harris (Linden, N.J.) led a quartet of double-figure scorers with 19 points Tuesday evening, as Bloomfield's men's basketball team ran their winning streak with nine consecutive games with a 78-71 victory over CACC North Division rival Dominican College.  The win moves the Deacons to 12-5 overall, and 6-1 in conference action on the season. 

Dominican was able to set the pace in the early going, jumping out to a 15-10 advantage to start the contest.  The visiting Deacons would remain within striking distance, overtaking the Chargers with an 8-2 run to grab an 18-17 lead with 12:15 remaining in the first half.  Three more lead changes would mark the remainder of the period, with the host Chargers clinging to a slim 32-31 lead heading into the break. 

It would be the closest the home team would come to earning a split of the clubs' season series, however, as Bloomfield opened the final 20 minutes of play with a 12-5 run to take a 43-37 lead with 15:19 remaining.  The Deacons would lead the rest of the way, staving off a late-game Dominican run with a decisive 8-0 spurt to put the game out of reach at 70-60 with three minutes remaining.  

Harris added 12 rebounds and six assists to pick up a double-double and add to his remarkable senior campaign, while senior forward Matt Wafula (Harlem, N.Y.)  netted 16 points on 5-7 shooting from the field and a 6-8 performance from the free-throw line.  Sophomore forward Kevin Udo (West Orange, N.J.) continued his streak of outstanding play with 13 points, seven rebounds and three blocks in the victory, while Terry Hicks (Neptune, N.J.) totaled 11 points and two steals.

Bloomfield returns to action Thursday, January 12 when they host CACC North Division rival Concordia College.  Tip-off for the conference contest is set for 8:00 PM.