Trailing 29-28 on the last possession of the half, guard Kevin Olson ‘09 found guard Kwame Graves-Fulgham ‘08 cutting backdoor. Graves-Fulgham reversed to the left side, attempted an underhand left-handed scoop shot, and it slowly rattled home as the whistle designed a foul on Amherst. Graves-Fulgham hit the free throw, to the delight of the Brandeis crowd.
Olson has eight points, including two threes, to lead the Judges, while forward Stephen Hill ‘08 has seven. The Judges have also held Amherst all-American Andrew Olson in check, as he has zero points and one assist in 20 minutes.
Amherst’s shooting is keeping them in the game, as they’re hitting 46 percent of their shots, compared to 38 percent for Brandeis.
Joe Coppens’ ‘08 back appears to be a non-issue, as he’s playing 19 of the 20 minutes in the half.
Second half to come shortly. The Brandeis fans have already formed a wall around the entrance to the court, and I imagine there will be thunderous applause when the Judges come out of the locker room.
