A.I.I. News
11.30.2008 - [Men's Basketball - D1]
The Comets beat the Blue Devils of Dillard University in an overtime showdown for the second time this season
 
 
Memphis, TN - Crichton College's Men's basketball team swept the Blue Devils of Dillard University tonight in Memphis. The Blue Devils eager to get even after losing to the Comets in a double overtime battle in New Orleans. The Comets continued to protect their undefeated home stretch going 2-0 at Streets Ministries this season. The Comets went back and forth with the Blue Devils in the first half and went into the locker room with a comfortable 9 point lead in a 42-33 score. Coming out of the locker the Comets pushed to extend their lead but the Blue Devils refused to go down without a fight, ending regulation in a tie of 81-81and forcing the game into overtime. During overtime is where the Comets put away the Blue Devils for the second time this season with a final score of 87-83. Jerranda Wheeler led four Comets in double figures with 28 points and 8 rebounds, while Marqueys Brown added 17 points and 9 rebounds. Andre Allen and Jared Strode completed the double digit scorers both finishing with 10 points.

The Comets are back in action on Saturday December 6th at 2pm at home when they host Mountain State University.