Memphis TN – November 15, 2006 - Crichton College's Men's basketball team began a home winning streak Wednesday as they toped the visitors from Philander Smith College. From the opening tip Crichton took control and began a 27-5 run that looked to put the Comets in control with just over seven minutes to play in the opening half. Philander would not go away and began to chip away at the lead. By the :50 mark the Panthers cut the lead to single digits for the first time in nearly 15 minutes. The Comets regained a double digit lead on the next possession as a Zarko Brankovic three pointer gave Crichton an 11 point first half lead.  

In the second half Philander made another early run and cut the Comet lead to only seven with 17:30 remaining. Crichton would respond however, and by the 16:29 mark the Comets took a double digit lead that they would not let go. Crichton pushed the lead to as many as 27 and finished the game with a 23 point victory.

Five players scored in double figures for the fourth straight game with Sylvania Watkins leading the way with 19 points and 11 rebounds. Stanley Brownlee picked up his second double double of the season with 12 points to go along with 17 rebounds. Zarko Brankovic, Chris Powell, and Deshawn Danzey rounded out the double figure scoring for the Comets. Melvin Wilkes dished nine assist to bring his league leading total to 28. Philander Smith's Bobby Green came off the bench and led all scorers with 21. 

Final Score: Crichton 105 - Philander Smith College 82

Player of the Game: Stanley Brownlee

Next up the Comets travel to Nashville, TN for a weekend match up against Fisk University . The game is scheduled for 3:00 PM on Saturday November 18

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