Batista, Vidal, Hicks, Jordan combine for 52 points in men's basketball loss
BRIDGEPORT, Connecticut - The American International College men's basketball team rounded out its non-conference season on Thursday, January 13 with an 82-79 loss at the University of Bridgeport.
FAST FACTS:
Final Score: Bridgeport 82, AIC 79
Records: AIC moves to 6-10, while Bridgeport moves to 7-8
Location: Harvey Hubble Gym Bridgeport, Connecticut
KEY STATS:
AIC:
Frankyn Batista: 21 points, seven rebounds
Jordan Vidal: 14 points, five assists
Shyheim Hicks: 12 points, two rebounds
Jalen Jordan: 10 points, eight rebounds
Bridgeport:
Tim Dawson: 25 points, three rebounds, eight assists
Mason Williams: 23 points, six rebounds
Nemanja Zubac: 13 points, three rebounds
D'Andre Collins: 11 points, six rebounds
HOW IT HAPPENED:
- The Purple Knights jumped out to an early 6-2 lead on the Yellow Jackets before junior Frankyn Batista made a layup to make it a one-point game. Bridgeport had a 13-point lead but AIC cut their deficit down to eight, 41-33, at the break.
- Over the first two minutes and 15 seconds of the second half, AIC used an 8-2 run to make it a two-point game. During that run, Batista had a jumper while graduate Jordan Vidal and junior Walter Covington each had a triple.
- At 14:23 the Yellow Jackets tied the game on a jumper by rookie Tyrae Washington. Twenty-four seconds later Covington hit a free throw to give AIC its first lead of the game. Vidal extended the lead on a fast break layup.
- With under five minutes remaining the Purple Knights had a seven-point lead. Back-to-back baskets by Vidal and Batista made it a three-point game with three minutes to play.
- Headed into the final minute of play, Bridgeport took a four-point lead. On the other end of the floor, the Yellow Jackets missed a shot and were forced to foul. Down the stretch, the Purple Knights went seven-for-eight from the line to take the game by a score of 82-79.
NEXT UP:
- AIC is scheduled to return to action on Saturday, January 15 at Assumption University.
- Any changes to the schedule will be updated on aicyellowjackets.com as well as social media.