WARRIOR MEN’S HOOPS DROPS SECOND STRAIGHT

DALLAS, Pa. – The Lycoming College men’s basketball team traveled to College Misericordia, Wednesday evening, for a non-conference tilt. The Warriors led by as many as 10 points in the first half, but the Cougars got hot from three-point range in the second half and came back for a 79-73 victory. Lycoming falls to 10-2 overall with the loss. Misericordia improves to 5-6.

The Warriors started strong, building a 10-point advantage six minutes into the contest. The Cougars, however, chipped away at their deficit and pulled within five by halftime at 33-28. The comeback continued in the second half as the home team connected on 7-of-11 three-point field goals en route to the six-point win.

Kevin Morris (Fr./Camp Hill, Pa.; Trinity) led Lycoming in scoring with 23 points on the strength of five triples. Morris also pulled down seven rebounds. Jonathan Pribble (Jr./Woolrich, Pa.; Central Mountain) added 19 points and four assists. Jeremiah Edison (Sr./Mifflinburg, Pa.; Mifflinburg) was the Warriors leading rebounder with 10 boards to go with nine markers. Patrick Baylor (Jr./Broomall, Pa.; Cardinal O’Hara) also scored nine points.

Misericordia was led by Tony Rezykowski with 21 points, including five three-pointers. Michael Morak and Joshua McCabe each added 18 points while Andre Little recorded 13 markers as the Cougars had four players in double digits.

Lycoming will look to get back into the win column on Saturday, January 8, when they host the Pennsylvania College of Technology. Tip-off for the game is scheduled for 7 p.m. Any area student bringing his or her report to the game as proof of honor roll status or perfect attendance will be admitted free of charge as part of the Warriors’ Academic Achievement Night.