Devon Dorsey Scores 2000th Career Point

Devon Dorsey, a Central Penn College senior and a leading scorer of United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) DII men's basketball, scored his 2,000^th career point during a November 24 game against Penn State Worthington Scranton.

Dorsey, from William Penn High School in New Castle, Del., is set to graduate from Central Penn in May with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration.

After the game, Dorsey received the game ball and a framed jersey of the jersey he wore when he first arrived at Central Penn College.

"Dorsey has been the face of our program for the last four years," says Knights Coach Dave Baker. "He is currently ranked for the 2014-2015 USCAA DII men's basketball individual leader board, averaging 24.9 points a game. He also is currently ranked third in the USCAA in rebounds and averages 11.6 rebounds per game.

Dorsey is now the leading scorer and rebounder in Central Penn basketball history.

"Dorsey has grown so much before our very eyes on the court, in the classroom and off the court," says Athletic Director Ed Liesch. "Knowing what he had to overcome just to reach this milestone and receive his degree is inspirational for all of us."

In addition to men's and women's basketball, Central Penn College offers women's volleyball, men's and women's soccer, and men's baseball.

Central Penn College has been helping students turn potential into career success since 1881, now offering career-focused associate, bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of fields. Degree programs are available in: accounting, business administration, communications, criminal justice, healthcare, homeland security, information technology, legal studies and organizational leadership. The college, currently serving students at its Summerdale and Lancaster locations, attributes its high rate of student success to a caring faculty and its hands-on learning approach. Based on Central Penn's most recent One-Year Graduate Survey, 85.7 percent of graduates were employed in their chosen field or continuing their education within one year of graduation.  Central Penn College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. www.centralpenn.edu

Devon Dorsey, a Central Penn College senior and a leading scorer of United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) DII men's basketball, scored his 2,000^th career point during a November 24 game against Penn State Worthington Scranton.

Dorsey, from William Penn High School in New Castle, Del., is set to graduate from Central Penn in May with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice administration.

After the game, Dorsey received the game ball and a framed jersey of the jersey he wore when he first arrived at Central Penn College.

"Dorsey has been the face of our program for the last four years," says Knights Coach Dave Baker. "He is currently ranked for the 2014-2015 USCAA DII men's basketball individual leader board, averaging 24.9 points a game. He also is currently ranked third in the USCAA in rebounds and averages 11.6 rebounds per game.

Dorsey is now the leading scorer and rebounder in Central Penn basketball history.

"Dorsey has grown so much before our very eyes on the court, in the classroom and off the court," says Athletic Director Ed Liesch. "Knowing what he had to overcome just to reach this milestone and receive his degree is inspirational for all of us."

In addition to men's and women's basketball, Central Penn College offers women's volleyball, men's and women's soccer, and men's baseball.

Central Penn College has been helping students turn potential into career success since 1881, now offering career-focused associate, bachelor's and master's degrees in a variety of fields. Degree programs are available in: accounting, business administration, communications, criminal justice, healthcare, homeland security, information technology, legal studies and organizational leadership. The college, currently serving students at its Summerdale and Lancaster locations, attributes its high rate of student success to a caring faculty and its hands-on learning approach. Based on Central Penn's most recent One-Year Graduate Survey, 85.7 percent of graduates were employed in their chosen field or continuing their education within one year of graduation.  Central Penn College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. www.centralpenn.edu