GLASSBORO, N.J. (2/7/09) - Five players scored in double figures to lead Rowan University over Kean University, 87-55 in NJAC action on Saturday afternoon. Kean drops to 11-12 on the season and 4-7 in the NJAC. Forward Brian Lytle (Union, N.J.) scored 12 points to lead the Cougars. Rowan improves to 11-11 overall and 4-6 in the conference with the win. Forward Tyson Hartnett (Medford, N.J.) was the scoring leader with 26 points.

In the first half, freshman Michael Oglesby (Neptune, N.J.) nailed a three at 9:37 to close the gap to nine (22-13). After Rowan went up by 13 points (31-18) with 6:34 remaining, the Cougars pulled within five points (32-27) at 4:47 after a three by guard Vinnie Darpino (Colonia, N.J.). The Profs closed the period on a 10-5 run to lead 42-32 at the intermission. Lytle led KU with seven first half points while junior Dean Hughes (Pemberton, N.J.) added six.

In the second half, Rowan pulled away with 14 straight points in a four minute span for a 29 point advantage (67-38). The Profs outscored the Cougars, 45-23 in the final 20 minutes, with 18 points from the charity stripe.