WARRIORS DOMINATE AGGIES ON HARDWOOD

WILLIAMSPORT, PA – The Lycoming College men’s basketball team hosted Delaware Valley College in the second game of a Freedom Conference doubleheader, Saturday afternoon. The Warriors tool control of the game early and never looked back en route to an 84-64 win over the Aggies. The victory improves Lycoming’s overall record to 12-6 and their conference mark to 5-3. Delaware Valley falls to 5-14 and 0-8.

The Aggies hit a three-pointer to open the game, but the Warriors made the next two field goals and Delaware Valley never led again. A combination of hot shooting and solid defense allowed Lycoming to pull ahead by as many as 14 in the opening half and carry a nine-point advantage into the locker room.

In the second half the Warriors continued to pour it on, outscoring the Aggies 14-2 in the first five minutes of the period. Lycoming’s lead grew as high as 29 before both coaches cleared their benches and the Warriors cruised to the 20-point victory.

Four players reached double figures in scoring for Lycoming, led by Tommy Wesner’s (Jr./Dillsburg, PA; Northern) 21 points. He also recorded six assists and six steals. Chris Napier (Sr./Port Jervis, NY; Minisink Valley) added 20 points on the strength of five three-pointers. Matt Stackhouse (So./Hughesville, PA; Hughesville) led all players with nine rebounds while dumping in 18 points from the paint. Jason Black (Sr./Duncannon, PA; Susquenita) chipped in 17 points, including four baskets from beyond the arc.

The Warriors return to action on Wednesday, January 30, when they travel to Wilkes University. Tip-off for the game will be at approximately 8 p.m. following the women’s half of the doubleheader.