Embry-Riddle clinched a convincing 80-61 win over Justice College on Thursday evening in the Activity Center as
Noah Gifft (Surprise, Ariz.) led the way with 27 points.
From the opening tip-off, the Eagles set a competitive tone, finishing the first half with a 36-27 lead over Justice College. The star of the night was undoubtedly Gifft, who amassed a total of 27 points, complemented by 9 rebounds and 2 steals. His dynamic performance was pivotal in extending the Eagles' lead during the critical phases of the game.
Isaiah Wong (Dublin, Calif.) also made significant contributions with 16 points, 3 steals, and 3 assists, showcasing his all-round skills.
Other notable performances included
Christian Wells (Frisco, Texas) and
Demari Hackett (Surprise, Ariz.), each adding valuable points and defensive plays that thwarted many of the opponent's attempts to rally.
David Teibo's (Phoenix, Ariz.) defensive skills shone brightly, grabbing 12 rebounds and recording 2 steals, which were crucial in maintaining the lead the Eagles had built up.
Embry-Riddle will have a little break in their schedule as the Eagles don't play until November 19th when they will travel to Flagstaff for an exhibition game against Northern Arizona.