The Baruch College Bearcats shot 50 percent and Granville Gittensscored his 1,000th career point to lead the Bearcats to an 81-43 CUNYAC home win over Hunter College on Friday night in the ARC Arena.

Gittens became the 20th player in team history to reach the milestone with a dunk at the 5:40 mark of the first half. He led all scorers this evening with 18 points, six rebounds and two blocked shots.

Chimaechi Ekekeugborscored 17 points and eight rebounds, while Jack Shanahanscored a season-high 14 points (3-4 3fg) off the bench in the home rout.

The Bearcats shot 57 percent (16-of-28) in the opening half to build up a comfortable 44-21 halftime lead.

Hunter shot 31 percent (13-of-42) in the game and attempted 17 less shots. Lester Anim and Blendi Ibraj led the visiting Hawks (6-12, 3-7 CUNYAC) with seven points each.

The Bearcats will return to action on Wednesday, January 28, with an 8:00 pm CUNYAC contest at York College in Jamaica, New York.