The Bloomfield College men's basketball team suffered a 91-87 loss to Dominican University, despite out-rebounding their opponents 53-29. This defeat brings their overall record to 17-8, with a 9-5 standing in league games. The Chargers, now 17-9 overall and 8-6 in conference match-ups, secured the road victory. The game saw a 46-46 tie in the opening half, with Izaiah Poole as the only Bear starter finishing in double-figures, contributing 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting. The Bears' bench outscored the Chargers' reserves 46-26, with Kareeme Davis leading with 18 points and 8 rebounds, followed by Starrell Hearns with 16 points and Zamorian Siingleton with 12 points. The Bears' next game is a non-conference match against the College of Staten Island on Feb 24, followed by a return to CACC play against the University of Bridgeport on Feb 28. They will conclude the regular season at home on March 2 against Caldwell University.

By the Numbers
  • The Bloomfield College team out-rebounded Dominican University, 53-29
  • Izaiah Poole scored 15 points on 5-of-10 shooting from the floor
  • The Bears' bench outscored the Chargers' reserves, 46-26
  • Edward Ngene logged 9 minutes of playing time, achieving his 100th block of the season
State of Play
  • Bears' overall record stands at 17-8, with a 9-5 standing in league games
  • Chargers improved to 17-9 overall and 8-6 in conference match-ups after the road victory
  • The Bears will have a non-conference match against the College of Staten Island on Feb 24
  • They will return to CACC play on Feb 28 against the University of Bridgeport
  • The regular season will conclude at home on March 2 against Caldwell University
Bottom Line

The Bloomfield College men's basketball team faced a 91-87 defeat against Dominican University, despite a strong rebounding performance. The loss impacts their overall and league standing, intensifying the competition in the CACC North Division playoff race. With upcoming crucial games, the team's performance in the remaining matchups will significantly influence their postseason opportunities.