Pursell, Handanovic extend Fisher's winning streak to 16 games

#20 Casey Pursell

Roxbury, MA - Scoring 19 points apiece, junior Casey Pursell (Seattle, WA) and freshman Jasmin Handanovic (Milford, NH) led the Fisher Men's Basketball team to its 18th win of the season and 16th in a row.

After a back and forth first half, Daniel Webster College (Nashua, NH / 5-9) matched the Falcon offense and found themselves tied at 40 when the halftime horn sounded. Guided by Pursell and Handanovic, Fisher got key contributions from junior Louis Williams (Burlington, VT), who recorded 17 points, and senior Ryan Henry (Westwood, NJ), who added 16 points in the victory. Junior Oscar Brown (Buffalo, NY) had a big day along the boards, as he collected 10 rebounds.

With the victory, the Fisher Men's Basketball team finished up its non-conference schedule and finished with a 13-1 record. Fisher will look to add to the streak this weekend, as they travel to upstate New York and take on Sunrise Conference rivals, Paul Smiths College (Friday night) and SUNY-Canton (Saturday night).

Henry, Handanovic take home Sunrise Conference Honors

Canton, NY - It was announced today that Fisher College senior Ryan Henry (Westwood, NJ) was named Sunrise Conference Men's Basketball Co-Player of the Week for the week of January 18th-January 24th.

#22 Ryan Henry

Henry averaged 21.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 4.5 steals shooting 48 percent from the floor and 70 percent from the line in leading the 17-1 / 5-0 Falcons to an undefeated week. Ryan scored 21 points, eight rebounds and six steals in an 83-53 win over Vermont Technical College and then had 22 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and three steals in a 92-85 win over the College of St. Joseph.

Also, freshman Jasmin Handanovic (Milford, NH) was named Sunrise Conference Men's Basketball Rookie of the Week for the week of January 18th - January 24th. This is the third time this season Handanoivc has won the award.

#31 Jasmin Handanovic

Handanovic averaged 11.5 points, 9.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists. Jasmin posted a double-double with 15 points and 12 rebounds in an 83-53 win over Vermont Technical College. He then had eight points, seven rebounds and two assists in a 92-85 win over the College of St. Joseph.