WARRIORS’ UPSET BID FALLS SHORT

WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Lycoming College men’s basketball team traveled to Wilkes University Wednesday evening with thoughts of upsetting the number three team in the country. The thoughts nearly became reality as the Warriors led 46-44 at the half. The lead would not stand up, however, as the Colonels came back to win 89-81.

Lycoming got off to a great start, jumping out to an 11 point lead seven minutes into the ballgame. Wilkes was forced to spend the remainder of the half chipping away at the deficit, closing to within two at the intermission. In the second half, it was the Colonels’ turn to take charge, going on an 18-2 run that ended with just over eight minutes to play and Wilkes up 20 points. The Warriors did not die, however, cutting the lead to eight by game’s end.

“Other than a five minute spell in the second half, that was the best basketball we’ve played this year,” said Lycoming head coach Terry Conrad. “I was very happy with how we rebounded, that was the most intensity we’ve shown on both ends of the court all season.”

David Ganisin (Sr./Endicott, NY; Union Endicott) led all scorers with 26 points in the game. He also pulled down eight rebounds and blocked two shots. Brian Lindsay (Sr./Gettysburg; Gettysburg) added 14 markers on the strength of three three-pointers. Chris Napier (Jr./Port Jervis, NY; Minisink Valley) led the Warriors with 10 boards, while scoring 13 points. Thomas Wesner (So./Dillburg; Northern Senior) tallied 11 points and four assists.

“It will be nice to play a game in Lamade Gymnasium after playing nine-of-twelve on the road,” said Conrad. “Hopefully, the positive things we accomplished tonight will carry over.”

Lycoming falls to 5-7 overall and 1-3 in the MAC Freedom Conference with the loss. Wilkes improves to 11-0 and 4-0. The Warriors will return home to host the Delaware Valley Aggies this Sunday at 3 p.m.