Jordan Rawls went for 42 points -- the second-most in a game in Allegheny men's basketball history -- to lead the Gators to a 90-75 win at Denison and help punch their ticket to the North Coast Athletic Conference (NCAC) Tournament. Along with being a career high, the 42-point effort by Rawls ranks second in program history to only the 53 points by James Johnston against Edinboro all the way back on March 3, 1953. The 42 markers are the second most by an NCAC player this season and just the third time a Gator has reached 40 points in a game. After scoring 25 points in the first half to help Allegheny to a 48-39 halftime lead, the junior followed that with 17 points over the final 20 minutes. On Saturday, Rawls connected on 15-of-27 shots, including 5-of-10 from three-point range, and knocked down 7-of-8 free throws. His 15 made field goals are third all-time and the 27 attempts are fourth. Additionally, Rawls pulled down 14 rebounds to post the 14th double-double of his career, and sixth this season.
