In a heart-stopping finish at the Jones Center in Wilmington, Goldey-Beacom College men’s basketball team defeated Georgian Court 88-87 in the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference Tournament quarterfinals.
The Lightning were led by sophomore guard Tre Powell from Mount Laurel, New Jersey, who equaled his personal best performance with 33 points. However, it was junior Julian Williams from Fayetteville, North Carolina, who played the role of hero, sinking the decisive basket with only 26 seconds remaining on the clock.
The intense matchup showcased the competitive nature of CACC tournament play, with both teams battling until the final moments. The narrow one-point margin of victory highlighted just how evenly matched the two squads were throughout the contest.
Goldey-Beacom’s triumph advances them further in the conference tournament, keeping their postseason hopes alive with this dramatic quarterfinal win on their home court in Wilmington.
