Playing one of their best games of the season, the boys from the Hilltop matched the high-scoring Nevadans basket for basket and, under the heavy applause of a packed gallery, left the court at half-time with a 27-23 lead. In the second half the Dons tired quickly because of the altitude, and the personal foul bug forced them into a zone defense which the Nevada sharpshooters riddled at will. In the final outcome, the Dons lost Bill Gibson via the foul rules. Melarkey hit 12 points for the Nevadans, 3 less than our-own Leroy Peters. Jim Steen and Ken Robinson also hit the hoop quite consistently; Steen being the week-end high scorer with 20 points. Bill Gibson and Johnny Desmond handled the ball with great finesse, bringing many cheers from the fans for their clever antics.
USF closed their first post-War basketball season with a defeat handed them by Stanford last Wednesday night, 33-29 on the Indians home court. The Dons, handicapped by the loss of three regulars, played a slow consistent brand of ball, and left the court at half-time leading 17-14. Shortly after the rest period Stanford's height began to take effect. Led by 6' 4" Bill O'Brien, and Jack Meredith, Stanford made 5 consecutive baskets, forging into a lead which they never relinquished. Guard Johnny Desmond provided the fans with their biggest thrill of the evening by sinking a 60 footer; the basket however, did not effect the final outcome of the game. Mike Fahey and Bill Gibson provided the scoring threat of the Dons, with the injured Hal Beveridge doing his best to control the backboards. Playing their first game for the Dons for any period of time were Bill Cammerar and Walt Kolling who will see more action next year. Dave Rapkin is another freshmen with great potential (TheFoghorn).
