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NEW WILMINGTON, Pa. -- Led by George Raftis' 18 points and nine rebounds, all five Allegheny starters scored in double-figures to guide the Gator men's basketball team over Emory and Henry, 78-63, on the second day of Westminster's Buzz Ridl Classic.
Charlie Jaicks added 16 points, five assists and three steals for Allegheny (2-0). Jaicks and Raftis were named to the All-Tournament Team. Raftis was named Tournament MVP.
Craig Devinney and Henry Heeter put in 11 points apiece. Devinney also had five steals while Devone McLeod contributed 10 points, four assists and three steals.
After falling behind 3-0 to start the game, the Gators pieced together a 7-point run and followed later with a 12-point run, which put Allegheny ahead 24-9. The stretch culminated when Jaicks made a layup and then sank the ensuing free throw after while being fouled in the act with 10:48 left in the first half. He had six points during the run.
The Gators took a 41-25 lead into halftime and once led by as many as 24 when Donte Briscoe hit a layup, putting the score at 70-46 with 7:14 left in the game.
Terrence Grigg led Emory and Henry (1-2) with 18 points and seven rebounds while Josh Cunningham put in 10.
Allegheny will be in action next Saturday when it plays it hosts the National City Tournament. The Gators will take on Montclair State in a first-round matchup at 8 p.m.