Dillard Fall Short in the 2024 GCAC Men's Basketball Championship Game
| Final | 1 | 2 | T |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dillard (LA)
14-16
|
26 | 41 | 67 |
|
Philander Smith (AR)
21-8
|
38 | 47 | 85 |
Team Stats
Philander Smith (AR)
| Game Statistics | Dillard (LA) | Philander Smith (AR) |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | (21-59) | (25-54) |
| Field Goal % | 35.6% | 46.3% |
| Rebounds | 35 | 36 |
| Assists | 14 | 14 |
| Turnovers | 19 | 16 |
| Pts off Turnovers | 18 | 19 |
| 2nd Chance Pts | 18 | 15 |
| Pts in the Paint | 22 | 22 |
| Fastbreak Pts | 11 | 7 |
| Bench Pts | 30 | 35 |
Tuscaloosa, AL - In a highly anticipated matchup between Dillard and Philander Smith on March 3, 2024, Philander Smith came out on top with a final score of 85-67. The game took place at Tuscaloosa, Ala., Birthright Alumni Hall and drew a crowd of 532 spectators.
Derrick Woods was a standout player for Philander Smith, leading the team with 21 points and shooting 53.3% from the field. Christione Rufus also had a strong performance with 11 points and 10 assists.
On the other hand, Dillard struggled to find their rhythm offensively, shooting 35.6% from the field and 39.1% from three-point range. They were led by Justin Warren with 15 points.
Overall, Philander Smith's strong shooting performance and solid defense proved to be the difference in this matchup, securing them a convincing victory over Dillard. Dillard close out their season with a solid run in the 2024 GCAC Men's Basketball Championship game as the 9th seed.
-Bleu Devils-