Pleasantville, N.Y. - (11/10/2018) – Chestnut Hill College spread their offense around in tonight's contest against Pace University not just one person had the hot hand, but a collaborative effort from everyone aided in the victory. In the first half, the Griffins trailed the Setters by only four points (28-32), but they rallied together in the second half and pulled out the 87-77 final. Junior guard Billy Miller VI (Pine Hill, N.J.) headlined with 19 points and senior guard Liban Awl (Manassas, Va.), freshman forward Keyon Butler (Chester, Pa.), and Senior forward Ed McWade (Wildwood, N.J.) all contributed double-digits figures win.
 
Pace University (0-1) had a slight early edge on Chestnut Hill College (1-0) throughout the first period of play. The Griffins were within one point (9-10) after an Awl jumper at 14:06, but a nine-point run by the Setters extended their lead to ten points (9-19, 11:36).  Butler's attempt to interrupt the run with a layup at 10:32 (11-19), only mildly slowed down Pace University as they maintained their 10-point lead with 5:11 (20-30) left. At 4:57, two foul shots from freshman guard Trevonn Pitts (Wyncote, Pa.) started the Griffins come back going on an eight-point run that included a timely three-pointer by senior guard Cartier Talford (Reading, Pa.) (1:24, 28-30).  The Setters were able to get the last bucket of the half, ending the period 28-32.
 
Senior forward Dexter Thompson (Providence, R.I.) opened up the new half with a layup putting the Griffins within four points (30-34, 19:16). The two teams battle back-and-fourth until a three pointer by Awl followed by points from Butler, freshman forward Amir Warrick (Washington, DC), and Pitts pushed the Scarlet and Gold past their opponent by one point (49-48). Chestnut Hill College maintained their lead throughout the remainder of the half, stretching their margin to as much as 10 points, resulting in the 87-77.
 
Senior forward Greg Poleon (Brooklyn, N.Y.) led Pace University with 21 points, two rebounds, and one assist, not far behind was junior forward Peyton Wejnert (Point Pleasant, N.J.) posted 20 points, 10 rebounds, and one steal. Sophomore guard Austin Gilbertson (Etters, Pa.) had 10 points, six rebounds, three steals, and led with seven assists.

In addition to Miller's 19 points (6-for-10, .600) he also logged three rebounds, one assist, and one steal. The junior went 100% (5-for-5) from the free-throw line as well.
 
 Awl added 15 points, four rebounds, two assists, and one block, while Butler gave a 14-point, nine rebounds, and two assists performance.  Rounding out the Griffins double-digit scorers is Wade with 11 points (4 rebounds, 1 assist).  Six other Scarlet and Gold players chipped in under ten points each.
 
Despite Pace University out rebounded Chestnut Hill College 41-44, the Griffins went 45.3% (29-64) from the field, 38.9% (7-18) from behind the arc, and 81.5% (22-27) from at the free-throw line.
 
Chestnut Hill College continue their tournament play on Sunday, November 11, at 2:00 p.m. against Adelphi University.