Isaac Gets First Mention On Weekly CACC Honor Roll
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New Haven, Conn. - (12/14/2015) – Despite a pair of league setbacks at Goldey-Beacom College, 82-73 on December 8, and versus Philadelphia University, 69-54 on December 12, sophomore guard Demetrius Isaac (Philadelphia, Pa.) continues to make his way to the basket, garnering an Honorable Mention on this week’s Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Report. A first time mention, Isaac averaged 18.5 points-per-game (PPG) and 2.5 rebounds-per-game (RPG) while collecting six assists, a block, and two steals.
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Goldey-Beacom College nearly led the whole way in Tuesday night's CACC contest, and for most by double digits, as a fleeting Chestnut Hill College rally only narrowed the final margin to nine points, 82-73. Isaac served as the Griffins' leading scorer with his sixth double digit performance of the season providing 19 points in addition to four assists and two steals.
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Chestnut Hill College (3-6, 1-2) took their only lead of the affair, 16-15, on a three point basket from freshman forward Dakpe Yiljep (Samaru-Zaria, Nigeria) with 12:13 to play in the opening half. But Goldey-Beacom College (2-7, 1-2) regained their edge, pushing their lead to 11 points, 29-18, by 7:44 and expanding it to 16 points, 38-22, with 3:35 still to play in the frame. Freshman forward Antonio Toplyn Jr. (Sicklerville, N.J.) kept the Griffins alive, forcing his way to a series of late free throws that held the Lightning's halftime advantage at 15 points, 46-31. In the second half, the home team advanced their lead past 20 points, increasing their lead to as many as 22 points (69-47) with 10:57 still to play. A determined pride of Griffins returned the deficit to single digits, 80-71, on a last-minute layup from sophomore forward Edward McWade (Wildwood, N.J.) (0:51), unfortunately, that is where the final spread remained as time ran out on the Griffin comeback.
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On Saturday, Sorgenti Arena was filled with the Scarlet and Gold faithful one more time before the New Year as Chestnut Hill College hosted cross-Henry rival Philadelphia University in an afternoon league tilt. The high-paced Griffins ran their offense efficiently in the first half, staking a 32-30 advantage on the sophomore drive and kick combo of Isaac and forward McWade. Yet a slow start to the second half set the stage for a Ram run that lost the Griffins in a 15-point final, 69-54. Isaac was 8-of-15 (.533) from the floor and 2-of-2 (1.000) from the free throw line while collecting five rebounds, two assists, and a block in an 18-point performance.
?Isaac is currently averaging 14.8 PPG and 3.4 RPG while leading the Griffins in assists (36) and offering a block and 16 steals on defense.
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The Griffins' next CACC challenge takes place at Wilmington University on Wednesday, December 16, when they tip-off against the Wildcats in an 8:00 p.m. contest.Â
