(Chandler, AZ) The Park University Gilbert men’s basketball team (3-7, 0-0) defeated the University of Providence Argos (4-6, 0-0) Monday evening at Chandler-Gilbert Community College by a score of 79-76.
Behind a pair of 11-point second half rallies from guards Latrell Jones and Toate Sika, the Buccaneers overcame a 10-point first-half deficit en route to a win in their final game at the 2024 Cactus Classic.
In the second half of play, Park-Gilbert shot an efficient 51.6% from the field in the second half while holding the Argos to 10-33 shooting.
Jones led the Bucs in scoring tonight with 24 points, shooting 9-11 from the field and 3-4 from three-point land. Playing all but four minutes, he also dished out six assists paired with four rebounds and three steals.
Sika played 35 minutes and recorded his first double-double of the season with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
Junior forward Caleb Geisendorfer made key contributions off the bench with 16 points and seven rebounds.
Park-Gilbert’s 79 points was the highest point total reached this season since Nov. 19, in the team’s 111-58 victory over West Coast Baptist College.
The Bucs return to action this Friday, Dec. 20, when they host Briar Cliff University (Iowa) at The PHHacility in Phoenix, Arizona.
Press Release courtesy of Park University Athletics – Garrett Campbell
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