WPI 94, Clark 73
Box Score
Worcester, MA --- Four of WPI's five starters scored in double
figures led by Jim Marois (Worcester, MA) who had
a game-high 22 on six-of-10 shooting, including three-of-four from
beyond the arc, as the Engineers improved to 12-4 on the season
with a 94-73 win over NEWMAC and city rival Clark Saturday
afternoon at Harrington Auditorium.
Jerome Kirkland (Boston, MA) also connected on
six-of-10 shots from the floor, finishing with 18 points while
Antoine Coleman (Everett, MA) added 15 and
NT Izuchi (Boston, MA) 10. Izuchi took advantage
of a rare start, scoring eight of his 10 points in the first half
to help WPI to an 11-point halftime advantage.
Point guard Adam Lirette (Dover, NH) chipped in
with 9 points and four assists. In all, 13 different Engineers
dented the scoring column.
The Engineers remain undefeated in conference play, improving to
3-0 while Clark, which came into the game winners of five straight
and unbeaten in league action, fell to 8-7 and 3-1 in NEWMAC
action.
WPI never trailed in the game, scoring the first five points and
never allowing Clark within four the rest of the first half. The
Engineers led by as many as 12 before settling for a 41-30 halftime
edge.
Sophomore Slader Lyell (Portsmouth, RI) led the
Cougars with 13 points off the bench while Jack
Minister (Manchester, England) and D.J.
Brinn (Madison, CT) each added 11.
Both teams return to action on Wednesday at 7pm with NEWMAC road
contests. WPI ventures to Babson to face the Beavers while
Clark travels to Norton to take on Wheaton.
