LYCOMING MEN’S BASKETBALL FALLS TO ELMIRA

ELMIRA, NY – The Lycoming College men’s basketball team traveled to Elmira College, Monday evening, for a non-conference contest. The Warriors could not match the hot shooting by the Soaring Eagles who claimed a 97-85 victory. Lycoming falls to 4-2 overall with the loss, while Elmira improves to 5-2.

The Soaring Eagles shot a blistering 59% from the field in the first half to race out to a 49-42 lead. Elmira’s sharp shooting continued in the second half, while the Warriors connected on just 38% of their shots for the entire game.

Tommy Wesner (Sr./Dillsburg, PA; Northern) was Lycoming’s leading scorer with 21 points – all on three-point field goals. He also led the squad with five assists. Matt Stackhouse (Jr./Hughesville, PA; Hughesville) added 17 points while grabbing a game-high 11 rebounds. L.J. Huggler (Jr./St. Marys, PA; St. Marys) chipped in 14 points and seven rebounds. Shaun Morris (So./Camp Hill, PA; Trinity) came off the bench to tally 11 points for the Warriors.

Lycoming is in action again on Wednesday, December 18, when they travel to Division II Mansfield University. Tip-off is scheduled for approximately 8 p.m. following the women’s contest.