Clark University held off a furious second half rally to knock off a high-flying Babson College squad, 71-70, and in the process gave head coach Paul Phillips his 400th career coaching victory on Wednesday evening in New England Women’s And Men’s Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) men’s basketball action at a raucous Kneller Athletic Center.
The win for the Cougars gives them their first win in league play (1-6), snaps a six-game losing streak and also makes Phillips the winningest coach in men’s basketball history at Clark with 234 wins, surpassing the legendary Wally Halas who guided the Scarlet and White from 1984-87.
Phillips’ tenure has spanned 16 seasons over two stints and have included five trips to the NCAA Tournament, a pair of Elite Eight appearances and three NEWMAC Coach of the Year Awards.
"I’m thrilled to get 400, because it puts me in the company with Wally Halas, and things like that, but its more about this team, and us getting our first NEWMAC win, and certainly earning it," said Phillips.
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