#2 Rochester College 83 - #3 Victory University 77
UNIONTOWN, PA - In the first consolation game of the USCAA Men's Division I bracket, second-seeded Rochester College defeated third-seeded Victory University, 83-77.
Despite being down by 16 at halftime and being outrebounded for the game (48-33) Victory University stormed back in the second half to give themselves an opportunity to win their last game of the tournament before falling short in the last seconds. Rochester was able to hang on by hitting their free throws, securing rebounds, and forcing Victory into a tough contested 3-point shot that would have tied the game with 20 seconds remaining.
USCAA 1st Team All-American, Stavros Schizas, led the way for Rochester College with 20 points and 9 rebounds before fouling out late in the second half. Also chipping in for the Warriors was USCAA Honorable Mention All-American, AJ Burton, who finished with 20 points and 4 rebounds. Pacing the Eagles was USCAA 1st Team All-American Tyrell Hursey, who finished with 28 points and 3 rebounds.
With the win, Rochester College ends their tournament run with a record of 1-1 and an overall record of 25-7. Victory University ends the 2014 National Basketball Championship Tournament 0-2 and with an overall record of 21-6.
-USCAA