O'Hara 47 Rockhurst 66

On January 7, Clarence Kirkwood led Rockhurst to a 66-47 win over the O'Hara Celtics, scoring 19 points at a game played at O'Hara. _____ With five three-pointers, all but four of his total were from long range. _____ DJ Jackson was O'Hara's top point-producer with 18, but Rockhurst's Chris Bohannon was the only other player to get to double figures scoring 11 points. _______ Two O'Hara players came wihin two points of double figures; Josh Rupprecht and Jevon Lyle, but early foul trouble limited playing time for Daniel Hurtt. _____ In the first quarter the Celtics were behind by just two points at 11-9, but the Hawklets outpointed the home team 25-16 in the second quarter and the Celtics never recovered. ______ It was O'Hara's second loss in twelve games while Rockhurst's record improved to 7-3. _____ The only other loss this season for the Celtics was the Championship game at the William Jewell tournament. ______ Mark Nusbaum, Rockhurst's coach, is a former O'Hara coach.