
Ryan Silva hits a reverse layup in the first half to build UCSC's lead
SIlva hits career high in loss to Chapman to open Thanksgiving Classic
11/26/2021 3:06:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Panthers outlast Banana Slugs 74-59
Ryan Silva exploded for a career-high 20 points and Avri Finch grabbed a double double, but the Chapman Panthers closed the game on a 26-11 run to survive UC Santa Cruz 74-59 Friday afternoon at Kaiser Permanente Arena.
Silva shot 7-15 from the field, including 3-9 from three to lead the Banana Slugs (1-3) in scoring for the second straight game. Calvin Keyes added 14 points, while Finch scored 11 along with of 12 rebounds and four assists. Simon Mueller-Landsvik had a season-high six assists.
UC Santa Cruz had a 28-23 halftime lead, but the Panthers came out strong and held off the Banana Slugs late. Chapman went 9-11 from the line overall and 7-9 in the second half.
Anthony Giomi led four Panthers in double figures with 18 off the bench. Chapman shot 61.3% from the field in the second half to spark the turnaround and stay undefeated this season at 6-0.
The Banana Slugs continue the weekend homestand on Saturday with a 2pm matchup against Cal Lutheran.
Silva shot 7-15 from the field, including 3-9 from three to lead the Banana Slugs (1-3) in scoring for the second straight game. Calvin Keyes added 14 points, while Finch scored 11 along with of 12 rebounds and four assists. Simon Mueller-Landsvik had a season-high six assists.
UC Santa Cruz had a 28-23 halftime lead, but the Panthers came out strong and held off the Banana Slugs late. Chapman went 9-11 from the line overall and 7-9 in the second half.
Anthony Giomi led four Panthers in double figures with 18 off the bench. Chapman shot 61.3% from the field in the second half to spark the turnaround and stay undefeated this season at 6-0.
The Banana Slugs continue the weekend homestand on Saturday with a 2pm matchup against Cal Lutheran.
Team Stats
Chap
UCSC
FG%
.475
.359
3FG%
.269
.259
FT%
.818
.667
RB
38
39
TO
12
15
STL
8
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