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This image is caught in action. The men's basketball player in blue uniform is jumping relatively high. His arms are at 90 degree angle heading up towards the net. His legs are trailing behind him as he jumps into the air. In front of him is a Unity player in a white uniform with his back towards the men's moose player.
This image is caught in action. The men's basketball player in blue uniform is jumping relatively high. His arms are at 90 degree angle heading up towards the net. His legs are trailing behind him as he jumps into the air. In front of him is a Unity player in a white uniform with his back towards the men's moose player.

Game Leaders

Me.-Augusta
Pts: Taylor Wilbur - 27
Reb: Brandon Rogers - 15
Ast: 2 Players (#10, #15) - 5
Rivier
Pts: Jake Nelson - 17
Reb: David Lorden - 9
Ast: Andre Ruff - 8

Team Stats

Me.-Augusta
Rivier

Field Goals

(24-64)
(27-81)

Field Goal %

37.5%
33.3%

Rebounds

64
40

Assists

17
18

Turnovers

20
12

Pts off Turnovers

7
12

2nd Chance Pts

20
14

Pts in the Paint

24
20

Fastbreak Pts

4
0

Bench Pts

5
31
full stats
Posted: Dec 08, 2014

NORTHFIELD, VT— In their second game of the weekend and against another NCAA Division III opponent, the Moose capitalized on team basketball to pull in a win against Rivier.  Freshman Taylor Wilbur (Manchester, ME) got it started for the Moose with a hot hand connecting for four three pointers.  The Moose shot 43 free throws against Rivier, showing their aggression and persistence in the paint.

The Moose were down 37-29 at the half but powered back with 59 second half points while holding Rivier to just 38 points.  The Moose shot 53% in the second half and 83% from the line.  The Moose went on to win 88-73 for a huge out of conference win against a NCAA Division III opponent.

Wilbur led the charge with 27 points and 10 rebounds.  Keith Chesley (Clinton, ME) had 22 points and 12 rebounds while Brandon Rogers (Turlock, CA) netted 18 points and 15 boards.  Garrett Alley (Union, ME) boasted 16 points and six rebounds.  Robert Foss (Augusta, ME) pitched in five points.  

The Moose turn right back around for their third game in three days against USCAA opponent University of Maine at Presque Isle on Monday, December 8th at 7:00p.m. at the Augusta Civic Center.  Go Moose!