LEICESTER, Mass.- Becker College fell to Elms College 74-65 in New England Collegiate Conference men's basketball action Tuesday evening at the Leicester Gymnasium. The win lifts the Blazers record to 5-7 (3-1 NECC) while the Hawks sink to 5-7 (2-1 NECC).
The Blazers were led by Symon Smith (Oklahoma City, Okla.) and Jerry Buchanon (Windsor, Conn.), each with a game-high 21 points. Buchanon also dished out a game-best seven assists. Conny Ihearahu (Largo, Md.) chipped in with eight points and a team-high 12 boards while Devonte Marshall tallied nine points.
Elms will shoot for their fourth consecutive NECC victory Thursday, January 14th when they host Lesley University at 5:00 p.m. Becker also returns to action on Thursday when they travel defending NECC champion Regis College for a 6:00 p.m. tilt with the Pride.