Memphis TN – November 11, 2006 - Crichton College got their first win of the 06-07 season today as they handled the visitors from Ecclesia College. The Comets jumped out to an early lead and controlled the first half on both ends of the court. Crichton lead by as many as 19 points and held the Royals to only 26% shooting in the first 20 minutes.

In the second half Ecclesia began to chip away at the lead and by the 10:34 mark the Royals had cut the 19 point lead to only 4. Four points would be as close as Ecclesia could get and as Melvin Wilkes knocked down a three pointer with just over 4 minutes remaining the Comets regained a double digit lead. Crichton continued to push the lead and outscored the visitors 18 to 6 in the final four minutes of the game. As the final buzzer sounded the Comets finished with a 23 point lead and a much needed win. For the game, Crichton held the Royals to only 31% shooting and dominated the battle of the boards by a 67-41 margin including 26 offensive rebounds.

Five players scored in double figures for the Comets with Melvin Wilkes leading the way with 16 points 11 rebounds 3 assist and 5 steals. Jonathan Bohanna also registered a double double with 12 points and 11 rebounds. Sylvania Watkins, Michael Sapp and Uros Komadinic rounded out the double figure scoring for the Comets

Final Score: Crichton 87 - Ecclesia College 64

Player of the Game: Melvin Wilkes

Next up the Comets stay home for a game against Philander Smith College. The game is scheduled for 7:00 PM on Wednesday November 15

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