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.

Brown helps Fisher beat CSJ, 92-85

#32 Oscar Brown

Roxbury, MA - Both the Men's and Women's Basketball teams capture victory with wins over the College of Saint Joseph.

In the men's game, junior Oscar Brown (Buffalo, NY) scored 20 points and collected 9 rebounds as the Men improved to 5-0 in Sunrise Conference play and 17-1 on the season. Also shining on the court for the Falcons, were senior Ryan Henry (Westwood, NJ), junior Casey Pursell (Seattle, WA) and Louis Williams (Burlington, VT). Henry scored a team high 22 points while Pursell added a double double (19 points, 10 rebounds) and Williams chipped in 19 points.

The Falcons will return to action in a non conference game against Daniel Webster College. Game time is set for 7pm at Madison Park Community Center.

In women's action, junior Tiffany Beckman (East Hartford, CT) scored a game high 23 points as the Lady Falcons win by a score of 59-52. Seniors Jackie Streeter (Westminster, MA) and Leslie Wadhams (Burlington, VT) added 14 points and 10 points, respectively, in the victory. With the win the women improve to 4-15 on the season and 1-3 in Sunrise Conference play.

The Lady Falcons will travel to Paul Smiths College, for their next game, this weekend for their first road Conference game of the season.