Oswego, NY (March 1, 2024) - The #18 DeSales University men's basketball team saw its 2024 season come to an end after a 77-51 loss to Williams College in the opening round of the NCAA Division III Tournament at Oswego State on Friday afternoon.

The Basics

• Final Score: Williams - 77, #18 DeSales - 51
• Records: #18 DeSales (24-4 overall); Williams (22-6 overall)
• This was the first-ever meeting between DeSales and Williams.
• DSU finishes the year with 24 wins, tied for the second most in team history.

How it Happened

• DSU started strong, leading 7-5 after a three-pointer from senior Ryan Boylan 3:31 into the game.
• The Bulldogs then went scoreless over the next 6:34, but only trailed by one after a three-pointer from senior Jordan Holmqvist ended the drought at the 9:55 mark.
• Williams followed Holmqvist's 3 with two of its own and finished the half on a 7-2 run as DeSales trailed by nine (30-21) entering the halftime locker room.
• The Ephs put the game away early in the second-half opening the half on a 20-0 run to take a 50-21 lead at the 14:05 mark as the Bulldogs were unable to recover.

Top Bulldog Performers

• Junior Devin Atkinson led all scorers with a game-high 15 points off the bench.
• Junior Caleb Gibbs added 10 points and seven rebounds.
• Senior Will Bowen also reached double figures with 10 points.

For the Foes

• Cole Prowitt-Smith had 14 points and nine boards.
• Alex Lee and Alex Stoddard each had 13 points.
• Nate Karren finished with 11 points and four blocks.

Inside the Box Score

• The Bulldogs shot a season-low 30.0 percent from the field, while Williams shot 50.0 percent from the field.
• Williams out-rebounded DSU, 40-37, and had a 32-18 advantage on points in the paint.