Cory Nickel connected on 10 three-pointers for a career-best 34 points in UW-Oshkosh's 65-53 decision over Washington and Jefferson College (Pa.) on Thursday (Dec. 20) in Las Vegas, Nev.

Nickel's 10 triples tied a school record and is the second-highest total in WIAC history. UW-Eau Claire's Eric Burdette (1996) holds the mark with 12, while Joe Imhoff sank 10 for the Titans during 1998. Nickel made 10-of-17 tries behind the arc for 59 percent accuracy.

UW-Oshkosh also won the rebounding category (44-37) for the first time in 10 contests. Andre Wallace posted 10 points with a game-high nine boards, as Jade Royston contributed eight points and five assists.

The Titans (4-5) never trailed after Nickel buried a three-ball during the first minute. After Nickel's second long-range basket, the lead stood at 20-7 with 8:29 on the first-half clock.

Using five free throws, the Presidents (3-8) pulled to within 25-16. Nickel then drained two more triples before halftime to make it 33-16. UW-Oshkosh allowed just 20 percent shooting (5-25) during the opening period.

Zach Bellhy knocked down two deep jumpers early in the second half. After three foul shots from the Presidents, the margin stood a 43-30. Nickel responded with consecutive three-pointers to pull away.

Bellhy tallied 11 points in the last 12 minutes to finish with 22. He added six rebounds, while Nate Bellhy and Ben Cecchini marked five points apiece and Mike Resnik had four assists.

The Titans finished with 39 percent accuracy (23-59) from the field, 34 percent (11-32) from behind the arc and 62 percent at the foul line (8-13). Washington and Jefferson attained 32 percent (17-54) success overall, with 24 percent marksmanship (4-17) from deep and 63 percent shooting on free throws (15-24).

Written by Jon Feyen, UW-Oshkosh Sports Information