WARRIORS FALL IN FIRST ROUND OF PLAYOFFS

SCRANTON, Pa. – The Lycoming College men’s basketball team traveled to the University of Scranton, Wednesday evening, for a first round match-up in the MAC Freedom Conference playoffs. The Warriors had their season come to an end, falling 85-74 to the Royals.

The first half was back and forth throughout. Scranton scored the first two baskets of the game to take the early lead. Lycoming settled down and went on a small run to take a five point lead five minutes into the game. The Royals responded with a run of their own, outscoring the Warriors 17-3 over a five-minute stretch. Lycoming fought back again, tying the game twice before Scranton carried a four-point advantage into the half.

The difference in the game came at the start of the second half, when the Royals used a 17-5 spurt to take a 16-point lead. The Warriors were forced to play catch-up the remainder of the game. Despite closing within eight after back-to-back three-pointers by senior Brian Lindsay (Gettysburg; Gettysburg), Lycoming could not get any closer as Scranton made clutch free throws down the stretch.

Chris Napier (Jr./Port Jervis, NY; Minisink Valley) led the Warriors with 19 points, eight rebounds and four assists. Lindsay added 13 points, including a trio of three-point field goals. Thomas Wesner (So./Dillsburg; Northern Senior) and Jason Black (Jr./Duncannon; Susquenita) chipped in 12 and 10 points, respectively.

Lycoming completes their season with a record of 13-12 overall. The Royals improved to 15-10 and will face Wilkes University in the conference championship game on Saturday at the Marts Center.