From:    bsimpson@loyno.edu
Subject: Loyola men\'s hoops runs past Carver Bible, 111-54
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For immediate release: Brett
Simpson
Friday, October 30, 2009
504.258.7857

Loyola men's hoops runs past Carver Bible, 111-54

NEW ORLEANS - Sean Bennett had 21 first half points with seven field
goals from behind the arc as Loyola University New Orleans defeated
Carver Bible 111-54 in the season opener for both teams Friday night in
The Den.

Four minutes into the game, Loyola took command with a 29-10 run.
Bennett started the streak with three consecutive three pointers on
Loyola possessions. He added two more during the run and Corey Gray
capped the scoring spree with a long ball of his own to give the
Wolfpack a 36-16 lead with 8:06 in the half.

Ryan Brock extended the Loyola advantage to 60-24 with six straight
points capped with a steal and bucket in the waning moments of the half.

In the second period, Loyola led by as many as 59 points with 4:51 to
play on a Chris Joseph three pointer to make the score 104-45.

Loyola had four players in double figures with Brock's game high 24
points leading the charge. Bennett finished with 21 points on 7 of 12
from the field. Gray and Joseph each had 13 points off the bench for
the Wolfpack.

For Carver Bible (0-1), Marcus Fulks led with 18 points on 8 of 9
shooting from the field. Joshua Caston added 13.

Loyola shot 51.9% from the field, while holding the Cougars to a 34.8%
clip.

Loyola returns to action on Friday, November 6 against Wesley College
with top off in The Den slated for 7 p.m. Prior to the game against
Wesley, Loyola's junior varsity will play Baton Rouge Community College
at 5 p.m.

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