Tom Johnson records triple-double in Central State's 94-75 win over Goshen
 

WILBERFORCE, Ohio – Senior guard Tom Johnson recorded a triple-double to lead Central State to a 94-75 win over Goshen on Saturday.
 
 
With the win, CSU improves to 3-2 overall while GC falls to 3-6 on the year.
 
 
CSU jumped out to a double-digit lead as a fastbreak basket by Darweshi Hunter gave the Marauders a 23-13 advantage at the 11:11 mark of the opening half. Playing in his first game of the season, forward Dreon Lewis scored back-to-back baskets in the paint to help CSU extend the lead to 15 with 4:14 to go before halftime. Goshen stormed back as Tahj Curry scored 12 points in the final four minutes to spark a 19-4 run to knot the game, 40-40, at half.
 
 
Goshen took its first lead at the 17:59 mark of the second half with an Austin Branagan three-pointer. CSU regained its form and seized momentum back with a 21-5 run. A basket by Lewis put the Marauders up 65-50 with 11:45 to go and they never looked back. CSU led by as many as 24 and cruised to the victory on their home court.
 
 
The Marauders outscored GC in the paint, 60-22. CSU also held a 26-8 edge in points scored off turnovers. CSU converted 39 of 71 field goal attempts (54.9%) compared to GC's 25-62 shooting performance (40.3%).
 
 
Johnson's triple double included 10 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. Hunter led CSU scorers with a season-high 25 points. Qunton Glaspie finished with 18 points and five rebounds. Lewis added 11 points and seven rebounds while Theo Howard scored 10 points.
 
 
Curry led Goshen with 25 points, six rebounds and five assists.
 
 
The Marauders will return to action on Dec. 2 against Savannah State.
 
 
 
 
 
 


 
 
THE BASICS


Score: Urbana - 72; Central State - 79
Records: Urbana (1-3); Central State (2-2)
Location: Wilberforce, Ohio
 


 
QUOTES FROM HEAD COACH JOSEPH PRICE



"We came out more focused in the second half and made some key plays to build our lead back up to double digits. I was really satisfied with how we attacked and scored in the paint."
 
 
"Tom (Johnson) and Darweshi (Hunter) played really well off each other and Dreon Lewis did a good job down low."
 
 
"We did a good job of sharing and moving the ball tonight which opened up our offense for high percentage shots."
 
 
"Quinton Glaspie did a great job getting us started. He had a career-high with 18 points and played some quality meetings
 
 
"We need to continue to play with a high level of intensity and consistency as we head into conference play next week."
 
 


 
INSIDE THE BOX SCORE



Tom Johnson's triple-double was the first of his collegiate career.Johnson's triple-double is the first by a Marauder since the 2013-14 season.
 
 
Darweshi Hunter was named SIAC Newcomer of the Week earlier this week. A freshman from Cincinnati, Ohio, Hunter leads CSU in points (19.4 ppg) and rebounds (5.8 rpg).
 
 
Forward Quinton Glaspie set a new career scoring mark with 18 points.
 
 
CSU begins conference play on Dec. 2
 
 
 
 


UP NEXT



The Marauders will travel to play Savannah State on Dec. 2.





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