WINTER PARK, Fla. (February 10, 2007) ' The
Rollins men's basketball team got back on track with a huge win
over conference rivals the Lynn Fighting Knights 93-71 on Saturday
afternoon at Warden Arena. The Tars are 2-0 against Lynn this
season.
Five players scored in double figures as Rollins (19-4, 10-2)
routed Lynn. Leading the way was point guard Jonny Reibel who
tallied 22 points and eight assists going eight of 11 from the
charity stripe and 50 percent from long range. The next
double-digit scorer was John Thinnes who notched 16 points and
forward Isaac Codrey with 15 points, six assists and nine boards.
Codrey also went six of seven from the field and was perfect from
behind the arc and from the free throw line.
Sophomore center Craig Reichel added 12 points, two blocks and
five rebounds, while Kevin Hogan chipped in 10 points, five
rebounds and two assists for the Tars.
The Tars began the game in dominating fashion as they jumped out
to an 11 point lead after only six minutes. Rollins controlled the
first half, letting Lynn only get within three points, and Reibel
scored 14 of his 22 total points before the halftime buzzer. Going
into the locker room, the Tars led the Fighting Knights by a
decisive 23 points, 50-27.
Rollins' bench outscored Lynn's 12-7 and the Tars also converted
17 points off of turnovers to the Fighting Knights four in the
first half.
A layup from Reichel, followed by a three pointer from Thinnes,
a layup by Codrey and a three pointer by Deon Troupe began the
second half, giving the Tars a 25 point lead after four minutes,
61-36. Rollins continued to dominate Lynn throughout the entire
second period and with one minute and 13 seconds left in the game,
Reibel launched a three to guarantee smoothies from Tropical
Smoothie Caf' for everyone. Guard Joseph Kuhlman fired an
additional three pointer with 30 seconds left, and the Tars ended
the game 93-71.
Lynn (14-9, 6-6) was led by forward Hans Schur who had 16 points
and four rebounds, and guard Andrew Smith who notched 16 points
going six of nine from the field. Darnell Kirkwood totaled 11
points going 83 percent from the floor.
The Tars be back in action on Wednesday, February 14 when they
travel to Saint Leo (11-11, 4-7) to take on the Lions. Rollins
previously defeated Saint Leo 70-57 on January 17. Tip-off is
schedule for 7:30 p.m. Tune into the action live at Rollins College
home on the web www.RollinsSports.com.
