Men's Basketball
Game Recap

Clarion knocks off KU with Graham's game-winning jumper

January 6, 2008

KUTZTOWN, Pa. — Clarion University’s Demetrius Graham nailed a long jumper with 3.2 seconds left to hand the Kutztown University men’s basketball team a 68-66 loss at Keystone Hall Sunday.

KU’s Stephen Dennis (so. West Chester/Henderson), who led all scorers with 21 points, banked a desperation 3-pointer off the rim as time expired in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference crossover.

The Golden Bears (6-5) held a seven-point lead at 53-46 with 10:03 remaining, but Clarion (7-5) went on an 11-4 run to knot the score at 57 with 3:41 left. KU, which shot 2-for-15 from 3-point range, missed three 3s during Clarion’s run.

Despite the comeback, KU regained the lead and did not trail until Damon Gross’ layup with 1:21 remaining gave Clarion a 66-65 lead.

Nate Edwards (so. Philadelphia/Northeast Catholic) made one of two free throws to tie the game at 66, but Graham, a 5-foot-5 guard, countered with his game-winning jumper.

KU’s Andre Woodlin (jr. Philadelphia/Central) scored 12 points and had six rebounds, while Dave Ben (jr. Coatesville/Coatesville) had 11 points.

Clarion was led by Josh Yanke, who scored 19 points, and Ricky Henderson, who posted 18. Gross recorded a double-double with 12 points and 14 rebounds.

KU will travel to Philadelphia University for a 6 p.m. non-conference contest Wednesday.