Ramapo runs by Sea Gulls in Optimist Classic consolation game
SALISBURY, Md. – In the consolation game of the 2007 Optimist Classic the Salisbury University men's basketball team fell to Ramapo College, 91-68, on Saturday afternoon at the Maggs Center.

The Sea Gulls (2-6) were led by senior Gary Ward who scored a team-high 19 points as he shot 5-for-10 from three-point range. Ward added four rebounds and three assists and was named to the all-tournament team. Junior Brandon Abney aided in the SU effort with 15 points and four rebounds.

Ramapo (4-3) was paced by Tim Wesley who had game-highs in points with 23 and assists with five as he shot 10-for-12 from the field. Omar Alston was named to the all-tournament team as he chipped in 13 points and five rebounds. The Roadrunner's Ahmad Hassan added 20 points, three assists and six steals off the bench in 21 minutes of action.

Salisbury was outscored in the paint 56-18 for the game.

The Sea Gulls return to action as the host St. Mary's (Md.) on Wednesday, December 5, in a Capital Athletic Conference game.

2007 Optimist Classic Men's All-Tournament Team
Andre Murphy (MVP) - Albright
Kyle Brudvig - Albright
Cody Moffett - Manhattanville
Omar Alston - Ramapo
Gary Ward - Salisbury