AVE MARIA, Fla. – After an epic win of proportions against the #18 team in the nation, the Thomas University Men's basketball team was hit with a hard reality check Saturday afternoon, as the Night Hawks were unable to overcome a first half blowout that led to a 77-52 loss to Ave Maria in SUN Conference play.
 
The win extends the Gyrenes' streak to eight games over the Night Hawks.
 
TU (10-11, 4-7 SUN) suffered from cold shooting, converting a season-worst 28.1% overall while hitting just over 19% from long range.
 
Senior Guard Tim Williamson was the only player in the contest to post a double-double (12 pts., 11 reb.), as Senior Guard Toriano Lewis also tallied 12 points with a .444 shooting percentage from outside the perimeter.
 
TU by the Numbers
4:         Tim Williamson double-doubles this season
10:       Players registering stats
15:       Forced Turnovers
25:       Largest Margin of defeat this season
35:       Rebounds
52:       Points Scored
 
Thomas is back on the hardwood floor of TU Gymnasium Thursday, as the Night Hawks host St. Thomas.  Tipoff is slated for 7:30 p.m.
 
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