Dover holds on in final seconds for huge win over Caesar Rodney
DOVER, Del.- Behind 23 points from sophomore Jaheim Harrell, the Dover Senators defeated Caesar Rodney 51-46 to improve to 6-2 on the season. The loss drops CR to 5-3 for their third loss in they past four games.
It was a rematch of the week one battle between CR and Dover, a game in which CR defeated the Senators by 12. This time was a close game throughout, the largest lead held by both teams was five, CR in the first and Dover in the fourth. Dover led by two to end the first quarter and then by one at the half.
In the second half, CR kept the Dover lead within five and eventually retook the lead with 3:14 to play off of a Trey Voshell lay up. From there, Dover took a three point lead with 20 seconds to play forcing the Riders to play the foul game. Two times Dover missed the first free throw and the Riders were unable to rebound. A third missed Senators free throw resulted in a jump ball giving possession to the Riders. On the inbound, CR was called for an inbound violation turning it over and ending any hopes for a last second comeback.
The Senators return to action Friday when they host Milford at 7. CR will look to get their season back on track when they host Cape also on Friday.
Dover Stats:
- Jaheim Harrell: 23 Points
- Elijah Sessoms: 8 Points
- Dymear Yelverton: 5 Points
- Amir Hite: 5 Points
- Kendall Abrams: 4 Points
- Lance Rainford: 4 Points
- Cameron Moore: 2 Points
Caesar Rodney Stats:
- Brycen Williams: 18 Points
- Trey Voshell: 9 Points
- Mason Williams: 4 Points
- Juan Jordan: 4 Points
- Deontre Cale: 3 Points
- Jaelin Joyner: 2 Points
- Ryan Carey: 2 Points
- Anthony Aglio: 2 Points
- Malachi Brinkley: 2 Points
