LYCOMING MEN’S HOOPS OPENS NEW YEAR WITH VICTORY

ELMIRA, N.Y. – The Lycoming College men’s basketball team broke a two-game losing skid, Monday evening, with a 77-71 victory over Elmira College. The Warriors battled through 14 lead changes and 13 ties to claim their ninth win of the season and their first since December 15. Lycoming is now 9-3 overall. The Soaring Eagles fall to 1-7 on the year.

In a game that was back-and-forth throughout, the Warriors sealed the win from the free-throw line knocking down 11 free throws in the final 1:42. Jason Black (Sr./Duncannon, PA; Susquenita) led the way with a perfect 4-for-4 effort in the final 21 seconds of the game.

Chris Napier (Sr./Port Jervis, NY; Minisink Valley) and Curtis Mays (Fr./Philadelphia, PA; University City) led Lycoming in scoring with 16 points each. Napier also led the team in rebounds with 10, while Mays led the squad with four assists. Black added 12 points as did Tommy Wesner (Jr./Dillsburg, PA; Northern).