JAMAICA, N.Y.— York College junior guard Michael Woods scored 44 points and broke the school single-game scoring record as the Cardinals men's basketball team defeated Medgar Evers College, 103-68, on Wednesday night. 

Woods broke the record of Elliot Bruce—who happened to be in attendance for the game—set way back in 1987.  Bruce netted 43 points almost 27 years ago to the day on January 16, 1987 against Purchase College. 

Woods was extremely efficient on the night as he shot 17-of-24 from the field and 8-of-11 from the free throw line.  He also had seven steals—which led to several fast break baskets for him. 

The Cardinals dominated as a whole, shooting 56 percent from the field.  That high shooting percentage was a result of forcing 26 turnovers, which led to several easy buckets.  In all, the Cardinals scored 30 points off turnovers.

Also chipping in for the Cardinals in the victory was Donald Rodriguez, who scored 16 points and grabbed seven rebounds. Du'Quan Lawson added ten points and six assists and Omar St. John finished with eight points, eight boards and six assists.

With the win, York has now won six straight and its record stands at 9-5 overall, 6-1 in the CUNYAC.  Medgar Evers drops to 1-14, 0-7 CUNYAC.

The Cardinals will return to action on Saturday, when they visit Lehman College in a key CUNYAC match-up.  Tip-off is set for 3 p.m.