Cousart scores 1,000th career point, but, MBB loses to Gettysburg, 80-71

Cousart scores 1,000th career point, but, MBB loses to Gettysburg, 80-71

GETTYSBURG, Pa. - Host Gettysburg put four players in double figures as the Bullets (11-9, 9-5 Centennial) defeated Ursinus (13-8, 9-5 Centennial) 80-71 Sunday afternoon in men's basketball play.

Kevin Kennedy scored a game-high 20, while Alex Zurn had 12.

For Ursinus, freshman forward Jon Ward (Allentown, Pa./Parkland) had 18 points, with junior guard Matt Hilton (Lewistown, Pa./Lewistown Area) added in 12.

Senior guard Remy Cousart (Philadelphia, Pa./Holy Ghost) hit two milestones in the game, as he scored his 1000th career point and dished out his 500 career assist in the contest.

Ursinus' lone lead came on the opening basket, as Cousart scored 30 seconds in for a 2-0 lead. From there, Gettysburg outscored the Bears 14-2 over the next 5:15 to take a ten-point lead at 14-4.

Ursinus got as close as two points in the first half, at 30-28 on a pair of foul shots by Ward.

In the second half, Ursinus got to within one two times but could not tie the score.

Gettysburg held a 30-27 lead on the glass, with Cousart picking up six for the Bears.