AMU Athletics
Gyrenes in Conference Action versus Johnson & Wales Tonight 7 p.m.
Gyrenes in Conference Action versus Johnson & Wales Tonight 7 p.m.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
by Eddie Anderson
Junior guard Kiel Lewis
Junior guard Kiel Lewis

After defeating Florida College on Monday 87-53, the Gyrenes return to Ave Maria for a 7 p.m. contest with Johnson & Wales University. Ave Maria (13-9, TSC 2-6) is ranked #2 in the USCAA national rankings. 

Johnson & Wales enters the match with a 7-12, TSC 1-8 record having previously lost to #14 St. Thomas University by just 77-83. STU currently holds a 13-game win streak and shares first place in the conference with #1 Northwood University with 8-1 conference records.

In Monday's blowout win at Florida College, Kiel Lewis led AMU with 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field. He also led all players with six assists and reached the 1,000 career point mark with 1,008 total. Akii Dean and Dycus Juste each finished with five assists while scoring seven and eight points. 

Matt Chattin had 14 points and Dylan Fugate and Tyler Cutrer each finished with 12. 

Come out and watch the Gyrenes as they look to improve in The Sun Conference tonight versus the Johnson & Wales University Wildcats.