WARRIORS DOWN DREW ON BUZZER-BEATER

MADISON, N.J. – The Lycoming College men’s basketball team picked up a conference victory at Drew University, Wednesday evening, defeating the Rangers 71-69. Chris Napier (Jr./Port Jervis, NY; Minisink Valley) hit a three-pointer at the buzzer to give the Warriors the two point win.

Lycoming led by three points at halftime of a game that was back-and-forth from start to finish. The Rangers held a three-point advantage with seconds to play when Jason Black (Jr./Duncannon; Susquenita) connected on a shot to pull the Warriors within one with 2.3 seconds to play. Drew turned the ball over on the in-bounds pass, giving Lycoming one last chance. Napier became the hero when he caught the ball on the in-bounds play, turned and banged home the game winning shot as time expired.

Brian Lindsay (Sr./Gettysburg; Gettysburg) led all scorers with 23 points in the game, including five three-point baskets. Napier added 17 points and six rebounds. Senior David Ganisin (Endicott, NY; Union Endicott) led Lycoming’s efforts on the glass, pulling down 12 rebounds.  Black led the team with five assists.

“It was a great game,” said head coach Terry Conrad. “It was a dogfight from the beginning, but we hung in there and pulled out the win. A road win in this conference is very precious, so we’ll take it.”

The victory improves the Warriors’ record to 6-8 overall and 2-4 within the Freedom Conference. The Rangers fall to 4-9 and 1-5. Lycoming will remain in conference on Saturday when they host FDU-Madison at 3 p.m.