Box Score Chester, Pa. - (11/15/2017) – Senior guard Demetrius Isaac's (Philadelphia, Pa.) 15 point game was not enough to rattle West Chester University in tonight's non-conference matchup. A slow first half doomed the Griffins as the Rams took a 12 point lead only to increase the margin by 26 points to end the affair 71-45. Junior guard Liban Awl (Manassas, Va.) collaborated with Issac for a combined 25 points in the loss.
 
During the first half of play Chestnut Hill College (0-2) kept within a close range of West Chester University (2-0) being within a one point margin at 14:18, 12-10; but a junior forward Jackson Hyland (Avondale, Pa.) three pointer (13:52) gave the Rams the lift they needed to slowly pull away, 15-10.  The Griffins found difficulty at the 11 minute mark, being at a standstill with only 15 points until Awl broke the scoreless five-minutes with a successful three pointer (6:18), 27-18. Another three pointer from freshman guard Colin Flach (Glenside, Pa.) put the Scarlet and Gold within five points at 5:39, but the pair of three pointers and the combination of Isaac's ten point efforts were not enough to close out the half successfully, 38-26.

The Ram's took full advantage of their lead and lengthened the score to a 21 point margin at 14:34 in  the second half of play, 51-30. The Griffins fought hard to get in the groove offensively but found difficulty in doing so. With 1:33 on the, freshman guard Rich Dean Jr. (Bensalem, Pa.) netted a three pointer ending the affair 71-45.

Hyland headlined for the Rams recording 17 points, three rebounds, and two steals, followed by a 14 points and six rebounds effort from senior guard Tyrell Long (Philadelphia, Pa.). Freshman guard Frank Rokins (Plainfield, N.J.) added a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds while sophomore center Tim Toro (Scranton, Pa.) chipped in 10 points in the 71-45 win.

Isaac added three rebounds and three assists to his 15 points for Chestnut Hill College and Awl recorded 10 points on a .222 shooting percentage, three rebounds, and two steals. Junior forward Tony Toplyn (Sicklerville, N.J.) contributed six points, one rebound, and four blocks in the loss.
Chestnut Hill College will continue you their non-conference play on Saturday, November 18 at the RedHawks Alumni Classic against Mercy College. Tip-off at 6:00 p.m.