LYCOMING MEN’S BASKETBALL SUFFERS FIRST LOSS

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming College men’s basketball team suffered their first loss of the season, Monday night, falling 62-56 to visiting Alvernia College. The Warriors fall to 3-1 overall with the non-conference loss. The Crusaders improved to 3-1 with the win.

Lycoming built a 10-point advantage in the first half by playing tough defense. The Warriors blocked seven shots in the opening period and held their opponents to 20% shooting from the field.

The tables turned in the second half, however, as Alvernia turned up the defense to hold Lycoming to just 24 points on 28% shooting. At the same time, the Crusaders found their stroke and poured in 40 points to complete the come-from-behind victory. Alvernia forced 21 turnovers in the game and was 7-for-11 from the free-throw line in the final two minutes.

Chris Napier (Sr./Port Jervis, NY; Minisink Valley) led the Warriors in scoring with 15 points – all coming in the second half of play. He also led the squad with four assists. Thomas Wesner (Jr./Dillsburg, PA; Northern) added 10 points and three assists. Matt Stackhouse (So./Hughesville, PA; Hughesville) had a huge night on the glass, pulling down 17 rebounds. He also blocked four shots.

Lycoming will be at home again on Wednesday when they host nearby rival Susquehanna University. Tip-off is at 7:30 p.m. in Lamade Gymnasium.