Sacred Heart defeats Dartmouth 85-63
Sacred Heart Dominates Dartmouth in Statement Win
In a convincing display of shooting and teamwork, Sacred Heart (HOME) cruised to an 85-63 victory over visiting Dartmouth on Saturday at the William H. Pitt Center.
The home team's statement win was marked by a dominant performance from Dashon Gittens, who led all scorers with 26 points on 61.1% shooting from the field and 2-4 from three-point range. Gittens also chipped in with eight rebounds and two steals to anchor Sacred Heart's balanced attack.
Sacred Heart's strong outing was built around its ability to score efficiently from both inside and outside the arc. The home team shot a solid 42.0% from the field, including 55.8% from two-point range, while also knocking down 25.0% of its three-point attempts. The Pioneers' free throw shooting was also on point, with 71.0% conversion rate from the charity stripe.
In contrast, Dartmouth struggled to find its rhythm against Sacred Heart's stingy defense. The visitors shot just 33.0% from the field and 30.0% from three-point range, while also committing 21 turnovers to limit their scoring opportunities.
Despite a strong effort from Kareem Thomas, who led all scorers with 19 points, Dartmouth was unable to overcome Sacred Heart's depth advantage. The visitors struggled to stay within striking distance, as the home team extended its lead throughout the game.
In the end, Sacred Heart's victory served as a statement win for the program, showcasing its ability to compete against top-tier opponents in the non-conference schedule. The Pioneers' dominant performance will look to propel them forward in their quest for success this season.
Box Score Stats:
Sacred Heart (HOME):
* Field Goals: 33/79 (42.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 24/43 (55.8%)
* 3-Point FG: 9/36 (25.0%)
* Free Throws: 10/14 (71.0%)
* Rebounds: 49 (Off: 22, Def: 27)
* Assists: 15
* Turnovers: 9
* Steals: 12
* Blocks: 7
* Total Fouls: 18
* Total Points: 85
Dartmouth (AWAY):
* Field Goals: 20/60 (33.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 11/30 (36.7%)
* 3-Point FG: 9/30 (30.0%)
* Free Throws: 14/22 (64.0%)
* Rebounds: 45 (Off: 17, Def: 28)
* Assists: 11
* Turnovers: 21
* Steals: 5
* Blocks: 3
* Total Fouls: 17
* Total Points: 63