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Clippers move to three in a row with win over Dominican
Bronxville, NY - Clippers move to three in a row with win over Dominican
The Clippers hosted the Dominican College Chargers as they both headed into battle one more time this year to finish out their season series. With the battle going back and forth from the start of the game it was an exhibition of layups. The Clippers then broke away to take the first lead of the game thanks to back to back lay-ups from Kenny Gaskins and Will Eason. The Clippers held their small lead even though the Chargers were knocking at the door. With minutes left in the half another back and forth battle ensued. After 20 clock minutes, 6 ties of the score and 3 lead changes the fight was a dead heat fo 32-32 heading into the locker room.
The Chargers broke the tie to start off the second half and then jumped to a 4 point lead. Thanks to 8 points in a row, including two back to back three-pointers, from Lavor Morris, the Clippers regained the lead. It was then the Clippers turn to hold a lead. Another back and forth battle between the Chargers and the Clippers ensued. With 4:44 was left on the clock as the Clippers broke the last tie of the game. The Clippers pushed hard and held the Chargers at bay as they won their third game in a row with a 69-66 score.
Argelix Gil led the way one more time with 21 points and 8
rebounds. Lavor Morris added 14 points while Will Eason
posted 11 points and 8 rebounds with 2 blocks. Kenny Gaskins
assisted well with 7 on the night.
The Clippers will face off against the ever dangerous Philadelphia University on Saturday at 4:00pm in Philadelphia.
