No. 1 KWC Topples Cougars

Box Score

November 26, 2001

       Tyrus Boswell scored 16 points and grabbed 16 rebounds as No. 1-ranked Kentucky Wesleyan defeated Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 82-53 Monday night at the Vadalabene Center.
       SIUE, 1-3 overall and 0-2 in the Great Lakes Valley Conference, shot just 29.9 percent from the field against the defending national champions. Kentucky Wesleyan improved to 3-0 overall and 2-0 in the GLVC.
       The Cougars picked up double-figures scoring from Derrick Fomby with 12 points and Marty Perry with 11. Willie Lee came off the bench with a team-high 10 rebounds with his eight points.
       KWC got started early and didn't let up on the Cougars. The Panthers led 44-24 at halftime and cruised in the second half. The Panthers used their domination in rebounds to their advantage outscoring the Cougars 25-6 on second-chance points. Bobby Zuerner was the team's leading scorer with 18 points, including four three-pointers.
       SIUE's next action is Thursday at the Mark Twain Building at UMSL. Game time is set for 7:45 p.m.
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Players Mentioned

#11 Derrick Fomby: G; 5' 11"; Junior

#44 Willie Lee: C; 6' 8"; Junior

#35 Marty Perry: F; 6' 9"; Senior

Players Mentioned

#11 Derrick Fomby
: 5' 11"; Junior
: G

#44 Willie Lee
: 6' 8"; Junior
: C

#35 Marty Perry
: 6' 9"; Senior
: F

Players Mentioned

#11 Derrick Fomby

#44 Willie Lee

#35 Marty Perry

Players Mentioned

#11 Derrick Fomby

#44 Willie Lee

#35 Marty Perry