WARRIOR MEN’S BASKETBALL OPENS SEASON WITH VICTORY

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming College men’s basketball team opened the 2001-2002 campaign with a 78-55 victory over Gallaudet University in opening round action of the Lycoming Tip Off Tourney. The Warriors advance to the tournament’s championship game Saturday at 4 p.m. to play Chowan College.

The Bison played spirited defense in the first half to keep the game tight as Lycoming carried a 33-32 lead into the half. The Warriors pulled away in the second half, however, by shooting 50% from the field while holding their opponents to just 23 points.

Thomas Wesner (Jr./Dillsburg, PA; Northern) led the Warriors with 21 points, including five three-point field goals. He also added five steals and three assists. Chris Napier (Sr./Port Jervis, NY; Minisink Valley) added 15 points and six rebounds, and Matt Stackhouse (So./Hughesville, PA; Hughesville) chipped in 12 points and seven boards. Nick Tagliaferri (Sr./Linden, PA; Jersey Shore) led the team with nine rebounds.

In the opening game, Chowan defeated Elmira College 99-95 in double overtime. Dejuan Green led Chowan with 33 points and eight rebounds. Bryan Christian added 19 points and 11 boards. Rob Wordlaw was Elmira’s leading scorer with 29 points. He also grabbed 11 rebounds. Corrin Jackson added 24 points and 12 caroms.