Men's Basketball
Game Recap

Dennis leads Kutztown to win over Philadelphia University, 81-75

January 9, 2008

Kutztown (7-5)             81
Philadelphia U. (6-10)  75
BOXSCORE

PHILADELPHIA — Stephen Dennis (so. West Chester/Henderson) scored 20 points and grabbed a career-high 16 rebounds to lead Kutztown University to an 81-75 win over Philadelphia University in non-conference men's basketball action Wednesday night.

The game was the first between the teams since the 1997-98 season, and was KU's first win over the perennially tough Rams since 1985.

Dennis was one of four Golden Bears to reach double figures.  Dave Ben (jr. Coatesville/Coatesville) scored 16 points, while Andre Woodlin (Philadelphia/Central) added 14 and Jeremy Coombs (so. Philadelphia/Northeast Catholic) chipped in 11.

Mike Dunn topped four Rams in double digits in the scoring column with 19. Jason Hickenbottom scored 17, Marcus Lemon added 15 and Malcolm Ingram netted 11. Russell Frederick dished out 11 assists.

Kutztown, which never trailed in the game, led by as many as 17 in the first half before taking a 33-25 lead into halftime. The Golden Bears maintained the lead into the second half, before the Rams went on an 11-3 run to get within 57-55 with 6:44 to play. A 3-pointer by Ben and a layup by Woodlin extended the lead to seven and KU never let Philadelphia get closer than four the rest of the way.

Kutztown will travel to California (Pa.) for a PSAC crossover on Sunday.