Dillard Fall Short in the 2024 GCAC Men's Basketball Championship Game

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-