Story courtesy of Matt Tittle, Becker College Sports Information Director

Leicester, Mass. – Sophomore guard Terrance Favors (Boston, Mass.) scored 21 points and grabbed 6 rebound in just 24 minutes as the Becker College Hawks defeated Lesley University 83-61 in men’s basketball action. With the win the Hawks remain undefeated in New England Collegiate Conference action improving to 11-7 (7-0 NECC), the Lynx fall to 7-12 (4-4 NECC).

The Hawks came out of the gates flying outscoring the Lynx 21-2 over the first eight minutes and shot an incredible 53% in the half. Becker was led in the first half by Favors who had 13 points on 6 for 8 shooting along with 5 rebounds 3 assists and a steal. Junior guard DeJohn Exum (New London, Conn.) added 10 points, 3 rebounds and 4 steals in the half. Lesley struggled in the half shooting only 32% from the field and the Lynx committed 16 turnovers. Junior Jesus Trejo (Methuen, Mass.) paced Lesley with 8 points and 7 rebounds. The Hawks held a 24-14 edge on the boards and went into the locker room with a 46-24 lead.

Becker continued their tenacious pace in the second half building leads of over 30 points; the Hawks role players played most of the remaining twenty minutes. Starter Rajai Leggett (New Haven, Conn.) finished with 15 points and a team-high 9 rebounds. Markus Wright (New Haven, Conn.) came off the bench and contributed 11 points and pulled down 5 rebounds in 20 minutes of action.

The Lynx were led by Trejo who finished with a double double, team high 20 points and game-high 13 rebounds. Also in double figures was guard Jonathan Cruz (Haverhill, Mass.) with 10 points.

The Hawks return to action on Saturday when the travel to Southern Vermont College for a NECC match-up beginning at 3:00pm.