The Justice

Media Credit: Max Breitstein Matza

Men's basketball forward Terrell Hollins '10 wasted no time establishing himself as a force inside in the Judges' game against Emerson College last Saturday.

After guard Kevin Olson '09 missed a jumper on the first shot of the game, Hollins wrestled the rebound away from Emerson junior center Bryan Rouse, allowing the Brandeis offense to reset. Later in the same possession, forward Steve DeLuca (GRAD) fed the ball back to Hollins, who converted a layup attempt. The scoring sequence sparked a 12-0 run to start the game for the Judges.

"It got me going early," Hollins said. "I feel like when I get going early, I feel I can contribute more. … It sets a nice tone."

Hollins helped lead Brandeis to a 97-70 victory, finishing the game with a career-high 27 points in addition to 14 rebounds, four assists and two steals. This effort came on the heels of an 18-point, 16-rebound, seven-assist performance in a 75-61 victory over No. 25 Rhode Island College last Thursday.

"He's gained great position in the low post, and he's making strong moves," assistant coach Eric McKoy said. "He's starting to hit his free throws more consistently, which is key."

Hollins recorded at least 10 points and 10 rebounds in three of the team's last four games, while averaging 18.5 points and 10.5 rebounds per game over the Judges' four-game winning streak.

As a captain and veteran member of the team, Hollins has adjusted to learning from his mistakes on the fly.

"I can't make two mistakes in a row," he said. "If I miss a layup or make a turnover, [I have to] hustle back on defense and just try to make it up on the defensive end."

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