Taunton, MA -- In their third game in as many days, men's basketball digs deep to secure the win over Bunker Hill Community College on Saturday afternoon, 95-92. The win improves the Bayhawks record to 9-4 in Region XXI and 12-4 overall with four games remaining in the regular season.

Bunker Hill started the game with fast paced play on both ends of the court giving the Bayhawks a fit with their defensive pressure forcing turnovers and shots late into the shot clock. The Bulldogs jumped out to a 16-7 lead when Head Coach, Brian Fernandes called a timeout with 15:13 to play in the first half to regroup his team. The message worked as the Bayhawks began to chip away at the Bulldogs lead. Then the hot hand of Abou Jobe knocked down two consecutive three point baskets to put the Bayhawks ahead 19-16. The Bayhawks would take a 60-51 lead into halftime.

Bristol's leading scorer Dion Hazard Jr found himself in foul trouble in the first half and later fouled out with 12:02 remaining to play. Bunker Hill would tie the game 91-91 on a three point basket by Khalil Lofton with 1 minute remaining in the game but the Bayhawks were able regain control and go on to win 95-92.

Abou Jobe led the way with 29 points including 5 three point baskets and a perfect 10-10 from the free throw line. Tyler Nunnery added 23 points and Tyler Cicione 15 points. Nate Gewandter was impressive on the boards and added 10 points for Bayhawks.

Bristol is on the road Monday evening when they head to Northern Essex Community College. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 PM.