St. Edward’s University men’s basketball player reaches 1,000 points

St. Edward’s University men’s basketball player Ramir Burton joined the 1,000-point club on Jan. 16.

Heading into game-day against school rival St. Mary’s University, junior guard Burton had 999 career points.

He scored points 1,000 and 1,001 with a layup just over two minutes into the game.

Coach Cook had the team regroup nearing the end of the second half. The game ended up coming down to the wire, as St. Edward’s won the Battle of the Saints match-up 69-65.

“Our team is really like a family. When we see one person doing good, everybody just supports one another, and we’re happy for one another whenever we achieve something like that,” Burton said.

With this win, the St. Edward’s men basketball team is 15-7 overall and 8-6 in the Heartland Conference standings.

“Even though I have coached him for three years, he still amazes me with his finishes around the rim,” SEU Men’s Basketball Head Coach Andre Cook says. “He is always about the team first, and winning is the only stat that matters to him.”