The Brandeis University men's basketball team rallied from a 17-point deficit to come within one point late in the game but ultimately fell short, suffering a 56-53 defeat at the hands of Washington University in St. Louis in University Athletic Association play.

By the Numbers
  • Brandeis Record: 14-10, 5-8 UAA
  • Washington U. Record: 17-7, 7-6 UAA
  • Ethan Edwards led both teams in scoring with 18 points off the bench, 13 of which came in the second half.
  • Gilbert Otoo added 13 points, seven after the break, hitting 5-10 from the field and 1-of-3 from beyond the arc.
  • Brandeis shot 4-of-18 from 3-point range (22%) and allowed WashU to shoot 41% in the first half and 29% in the second half.
  • Yogi Oliff for WashU finished with eight points, six assists, and a game-high 17 rebounds.
State of Play
  • Brandeis rallied from a 17-point deficit to come within one point late in the game but ultimately fell short, suffering a 56-53 defeat at the hands of Washington University in St. Louis in University Athletic Association play.
  • The Judges will close out their regular season next Saturday afternoon when they take on 12th-ranked NYU at 3 p.m. for Senior Day.
Bottom Line

The Brandeis University men's basketball team's valiant second-half effort fell short as they suffered a 56-53 defeat at the hands of Washington University in St. Louis. Despite the loss, they displayed resilience and a competitive spirit, setting the stage for their upcoming Senior Day closure of the regular season.