Blazers Fall to JWU in GNAC Opener

Providence, RI - The Elms College men's basketball team fell on the road tonight at Johnson and Wales University (Providence) in their GNAC opener, 59-75.

THE BASICS:

SCORE: Elms 59, JWU 75

RECORDS: Elms (0-4, 0-1 GNAC), JWU (1-0, 1-0 GNAC)

HOW IT HAPPENED:

Klaytin Silva led the Blazers with 19 points and added 8 rebounds as Elms fell to the Wildcats 59-75 on Thursday night at the Wildcat Center. The Blazers are 0-4, 0-1 in the GNAC.  

Justin Feliciano  contributed 15 points, 3 steals, and 4 assists while Tahquell Cadle notched a double-double scoring 12 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. 

The Blazers shot 10-32 (31.3%) from the field in the first half as Silva paced the team with 13 points. Feliciano added 6 points and 4 assists while Cadle grabbed 6 rebounds. The Blazers trailed 24-33 at the half.

Both teams held their offensive rhythm in the second half as the Blazers shot 11-29 (37.9%) from the field and were 10-12 (83.3%) from the freethrow line. The Blazer offense was paced by Cadle and Feliciano with 10 and 9 points respectively. The Blazers fell to the Wildcats 59-75. 

INSIDE THE NUMBERS:

• The Blazers shot 21-61 (34.4%) from the field 
• Klaytin Silva scored 19 points and posted 8 rebounds on the night
• Justin Feliciano added 15 points, 3 rebounds, 3 steals, and 4 assists.
• Tahquell Cadle posted 10 rebounds and added 12 points and 1 steal. 

UP NEXT:

The Blazers will hit the road for more GNAC action against St. Joseph (Conn.) on Tuesday 11/23 at 7:00PM.

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