Woods Breaks School Single-Game Scoring Record in Win over Medgar Evers
Woods Scores 44 to Break 27-year-old Record
John Scarinci, Director of Sports Information
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JAMAICA, N.Y.— York College junior guard
Michael Woods scored 44 points and broke the school single-game scoring record as the Cardinals men's basketball team defeated Medgar Evers College, 103-68, on Wednesday night.
Woods broke the record of Elliot Bruce—who happened to be in attendance for the game—set way back in 1987. Bruce netted 43 points almost 27 years ago to the day on January 16, 1987 against NYU. His 44 points scored are also the sixth highest total in NCAA Division III this season. Five of the six totals higher than him this season involve Grinell College, which is known for playing an unorthodox style of offense which leads to very high point totals for both teams.
Woods was extremely efficient on the night as he shot 17-of-24 from the field and 8-of-11 from the free throw line. He also had seven steals—which led to several fast break baskets for him.
The Cardinals dominated as a whole, shooting 56 percent from the field. That high shooting percentage was a result of forcing 26 turnovers, which led to several easy buckets. In all, the Cardinals scored 30 points off turnovers.
Also chipping in for the Cardinals in the victory was
Donald Rodriguez, who scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds.
Du'Quan Lawson added ten points and six assists and
Omar St. John finished with eight points, eight boards and six assists.
With the win, York has now won six straight and its record stands at 9-5 overall, 6-1 in the CUNYAC. Medgar Evers drops to 1-14, 0-7 CUNYAC.
The Cardinals will return to action on Saturday, when they visit Lehman College in a key CUNYAC match-up. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m.
