Purple extend PL win streak; Thomas scores 1,000th point.(SPORTS)

From: Telegram & Gazette (Worcester, MA) | Date: January 27, 2007 | Copyright information

Byline: Jennifer Toland

WORCESTER - Torey Thomas scored his 1,000th career point last night, but that certainly wasn't all he did.

The senior guard's busy evening also included a school-record 7 steals, 8 assists and 6 rebounds - not to mention a team-high 18 points - all major contributions to Holy Cross' 64-53 win over Lehigh before a pumped-up, purple crowd at the Hart Center.

"He's unbelievable," said Holy Cross coach Ralph Willard, who will pr...

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