BY MARK CHIN

In print | Published January 28, 2010

The Swarthmore men’s basketball team rebounded from two straight Centennial Conference losses to upset then conference leader Gettsyburg 58-51 this past Saturday in Tarble Pavillion.

The Garnet (4-13, 3-7 CC – Wednesday update record?) received solid performances from Will Gates ’13 and Jordan Martinez ’13 in the victory. Gates recorded a double-double, scoring 22 points in addition to grabbing 11 rebounds, while Martinez scored 12 points in addition to dishing out 6 assists.

The team led at half and was able to maintain that lead behind an overall solid shooting performance from the 3-point line and charity stripe, where they shot 50 percent and 75 percent respectively.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Garnet forced 10 turnovers and blocked 6 shots, in addition to drawing key charges late in the game. The Bullets were held to 23.5 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 35.2 percent shooting from the field overall.

The Garnet look to maintain their momentum in the race to the conference playoffs at home against McDaniel and at Franklin & Marshall on Saturday at 4:00 PM.

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