WARRIOR MEN’S BASKETBALL TOPS FDU-FLORHAM IN SHOOTOUT

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. – The Lycoming College men’s basketball team hosted FDU-Florham, Monday evening, for a Freedom Conference match-up. The Warriors outlasted the Devils, in what turned into a shootout in the second half, and won the game 91-82. Lycoming improves to 14-5 overall and 5-3 within the conference with the win. FDU falls to 8-10 and 3-5.

The Warriors controlled the action early, building a 15-point lead 15 minutes into the game. The Devils, however, scored 14 unanswered points to close within one before heading into halftime trailing 34-31.

FDU maintained the momentum early in the second period and held a slim 48-47 lead with 14 minutes to play in the game. This time it was Lycoming who would make a run, scoring nine unanswered points to regain the advantage. The Devils made one last comeback attempt, closing within four with two minutes remaining, but the Warriors maintained their composure and pulled away for the win.

Jonathan Pribble (Jr./Woolrich, Pa.; Central Mountain) led Lycoming with 32 points and 10 rebounds in the contest. Kevin Morris (Fr./Camp Hill, Pa.; Trinity) added 18 points on the strength of five three-pointers. Jeremiah Edison (Sr./Mifflinburg, Pa.; Mifflinburg) came off the bench to contribute 13 points, four rebounds, and three blocked shots. Brad Musser (Jr./Mifflinburg, Pa.; Mifflinburg) recorded a career-high 12 assists, while scoring nine points.

For FDU, Chris Hendershot scored a game-high 44 points, while grabbing eight rebounds. Pierre Schmitt and Matt Cushing each added 10 markers.

The Warriors will travel to the University of Scranton for their next contest on Wednesday, February 2. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m.