Warriors Top Elizabethtown
Neck and Neck Battle Favors Lycoming

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.—The men’s basketball team (2-1) defeated Elizabethtown (1-2) Tuesday night, 77-74. The Blue Jays were on top for much of the game, but Lycoming rallied when it mattered and took the victory. Kevin Morris (Camp Hill, PA) and Jemayne Nowlin (Gaithersburg, MD) each sank four three-pointers and ended the night with 18 and 17 points respectively.

Elizabethtown jumped to an early 17-6 lead and went into halftime up 47-36, but strong play by big men Ricky Varnell (Patterson, NY) and captain Matt McGair (Mt. Laurel, NJ) closed the gap in the second half. Varnell finished the night with a team-high eight rebounds, while McGair recorded seven ‘bounds and blocked two shots. Junior David Wilson (Pottsville, PA) had another stellar night, sinking 5 of 6 free throws on his way to 14 points.

Sophomore Greg Sye (Chantilly, VA) had seven points and five assists, but left the game with eleven minutes to play. Shortly thereafter, E-town’s Kris Kieres sank an uncharacteristic three to put the Blue Jays up by seven. The future looked bleak for Lycoming, but with three-pointers and strong defense they cut the lead to one.

With 30 seconds left in the game, the Warriors went up 75-74 and Jemayne Nowlin produced a steal. Head Coach Don Friday called time out and directed his team to whittle down the remaining time. Lycoming sank two free throws in the process and the game ended 77-74.

The Warriors next contest is on Wednesday, November 29 at Wilkes at 8:00 p.m. The women’s team will face the Lady Colonels immediately preceding the game.