Bullets Find Their Way

By Patrick Rice

Fresh off winning the Centennial Conference a year ago, the Gettysburg College basketball team came into the 2009-2010 season with high aspirations. But the opening Days Inn Tournament did not go as planned for the Bullets.

The Bullet basketball team lost both games of the tournament on their home court. First, Messiah College handled the Bullets 59-46 and second Catholic University, 69-48.

Says pre-season All-American Andrew Powers, “the tournament offered us a chance to get back on the court and play against someone in a different jersey. Unfortunately for us, we couldn’t pull them out.”

After a close loss to York College to start the season 0-3, the Bullets returned to their winning ways in their conference opener.

The Bullets opened conference play last Tuesday night against John Hopkins and looked sharp in a 70-61vicotry.

“We moved the ball well and were able to find the open man. We knocked down our shots and played well on the defensive end. Defense is always easier when you make your shots” says Junior Guard Kevin Kennedy, who finished with 12 points.

The Gettysburg team continued their impressive run against Centennial Conference foes as they visited Haverford College. The Bullets breezed y Haverford on their way to a 58-43 victory.

The win was notable because it helped Gettysburg to a 2-0 start in conference play, but also because of Powers. Powers became just the 23 rd Gettysburg player to score 1000 points in his career.

Says Powers, “It’s definitely an honor. I was able to get open and my teammates found me. I am more excited about the win, but it is an honor.”

After the 0-3 start to begin the season, the Gettysburg basketball team has found their winning ways. They look to continue their strong conference play against nationally ranked Franklin & Marshall on Tuesday, December 9 th.

The game is a rematch of last year’s Centennial Conference Championship game.

With the season still young, Gettysburg looks for a return trip to the NCAA tournament for a third year in a row. Good luck and Go Bullets!