Late Surge Secures Road Win at CIA
Hyde Park, NY – Vaughn College defeated Culinary, 71–59, on January 24, 2026, at the Culinary Institute of America. The Phoenix used balanced scoring and strong free‑throw shooting to overcome a physical, three‑point heavy attack from the hosts and secure the road victory.
Game Overview
Vaughn built a four‑point lead after the first period and extended its advantage in the second, outscoring Culinary 44–36 after intermission. The Phoenix attacked the rim and got to the line consistently, converting 23‑of‑30 free throws, while limiting Culinary's overall efficiency despite the home team's barrage from deep. Vaughn's defense pressured the ball and forced 30 turnovers, converting several into points that helped sustain the margin down the stretch.
Key Performance
Bartosz Sawon paced the Phoenix with 20 points on 7‑of‑14 shooting and added nine rebounds. His seven straight points to start the second half set the tone for Vaughn's frontcourt presence.
Cedric Green scored all of his 19 points in the second half and was a perfect 8‑for‑8 from the free‑throw line, adding five rebounds and four steals while helping create transition chances and defensive stops.
Key Contributors
Nathaniel Edwards chipped in 15 points and hit 7‑of‑8 from the charity stripe, providing steady scoring and interior toughness in the second half.
Kevin Guerrero scored 4 points and controlled the glass with 11 rebounds.
Team Stats
Vaughn shot 22‑of‑63 (34.9%) from the field, 4‑of‑15 (26.7%) from three, and 23‑of‑30 (76.7%) from the free‑throw line. The Phoenix won the rebounding battle 47–43, forced 30 Culinary turnovers, and recorded 19 steals.
Culinary finished 22‑of‑66 (33.3%) from the floor and made 13 threes, led by Joshua Gregoire's 23 points on 7‑of‑12 from long range. Nicolas Solorio added 14 points, and Jacob Hall grabbed 10 rebounds, but the hosts went 2‑of‑9 from the free‑throw line, which limited their ability to close the gap.
Next Up
The Phoenix will be back on the road on Sunday, February 1, to face local opponent Touro University at the Queens College Gymnasium, marking the second meeting between the teams this season.