Thomas Carries Senators To 19th

Thomas Carries Senators To 19th Victory

MORRISTOWN, Tennessee - Freshman guard Alvin (A.J.) Thomas gunned in a game-high 26 points as the 12th-ranked Walters State men's basketball team disposed of Cleveland State, 85-71, Wednesday night at 'Z' Buda Gymanasium.

With the victory, the Senators collected their 16th consecutive win and improved to 19-1 overall and 6-1 in ther Eastern Division of the TJCCAA. The Cougars fell to 8-7, 3-4.

Thomas, a native of Memphis, was 10-of-17 from the floor (4-of-9 from 3-point range) while dishing out four assists. Freshman forward Michael Jenkins (Easley, S.C.) added 15 points and 12 rebounds. Sophomore guard Terrance Britt (Fern Creek, Ky.) contributed 13 points and six assists while sophomore forward Sirlester Martin (Memphis) netted 12 points.

Tray Okoth led Cleveland State in scoring with 23 points. Reserve Dario Pratt added 17 points, Ernest Saunders scored 12 while Clarence Threat had 10.

The Senators put their 16-game win streak on the line Saturday at Chattanooga State. Scheduled start time is 4 p.m.