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Rogers' last-second three-pointer lifts Saints over Eagles in non-conference battle

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BRIDGEWATER, Va. – A last-second three-pointer by junior Brandon Rogers and a career night by sophomore Taiga Walker boosted the Marymount men's basketball team to a thrilling victory over Bridgewater College on Sunday evening, 57-55. 

Walker, who posted career highs in points and assists for the game with a game-high 13 and four, respectively, sent out the helper with one second remaining on the clock that Rogers pulled from deep. Trailing by one, Rogers' three-point attempt left the Eagles' gymnasium silent when it splashed through to put the Saints ahead for the final time for the winning decision. 

Rogers, finishing with 11 points and a game-high eight rebounds, led the squad for the night in minutes, playing 38 for the game. 

It was a close game throughout with 10 ties and 17 lead changes, but Marymount posted a steady 43.1 shooting percentage to keep the pace. However, the differential was on the glass, as the Saints out-rebounded the Eagles, 45-29, including 15 offensive boards. 

Walker was matched on points with senior Dimitri Rucker, who commanded the paint the game. Rucker went 6-for-7 through his 22 minutes of play, while pulling down six rebounds. 

Senior Alex Danko and sophomore Josh Giardina chipped in for seven points apiece, while Danko added six rebounds and a team-high three steals. 

The Saints return home to open up Capital Athletic Conference play on Wednesday night, hosting Southern Virginia University in the Verizon Sports Arena. Taking the backend of a conference basketball doubleheader, the men will tipoff at 8 p.m.

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Players Mentioned

Alex Danko

#14 Alex Danko

F
6' 6"
Senior
Josh Giardina

#3 Josh Giardina

G
5' 11"
Sophomore
Brandon Rogers

#11 Brandon Rogers

G
6' 1"
Junior
Dimitri Rucker

#12 Dimitri Rucker

F
6' 5"
Senior
Taiga Walker

#2 Taiga Walker

G
6' 0"
Sophomore

Players Mentioned

Alex Danko

#14 Alex Danko

6' 6"
Senior
F
Josh Giardina

#3 Josh Giardina

5' 11"
Sophomore
G
Brandon Rogers

#11 Brandon Rogers

6' 1"
Junior
G
Dimitri Rucker

#12 Dimitri Rucker

6' 5"
Senior
F
Taiga Walker

#2 Taiga Walker

6' 0"
Sophomore
G