LHU Men’s Basketball falls at Wilmington
WILMINGTON, DE – The Lock Haven men’s basketball team dominated the second half to nearly pull off the come-from-behind victory on the road, but the first-half deficit proved to be too much as Wilmington University of Delaware held on for an 86-80 non-conference victory on Saturday (Dec. 9).
With the loss, the Bald Eagles fall to 3-4 overall, while Wilmington (Del.) improves to 5-4 on the season.
The Haven outscored the Wildcats 45-38 in the second half, but Wilmington was able to hold on thanks to a 13-point (48-35) advantage in the first half.
Wilmington led by as much as 12 in the second half, but the Bald Eagles cut the deficit to two scores (84-80) with 32 seconds to go. However, the Wildcats knocked down a pair of free throws on the ensuing possession before draining the time remaining.
By the numbers, the Wildcats (56 percent) outshot the Bald Eagles (45 percent), while leading 46-38 in points in the paint and 9-5 in fast-break points.
The Haven finished with an advantage in second-chance points (19-13), while leading 15-8 in offensive rebounds.
Each team knocked down seven shots from behind the arch, but the Wildcats netted four more field goals than the Bald Eagles.
Dyson Harward (Danville, Pa./Danville Area) had his best game in the crimson and white, notching an impressive 19-point, 16-rebound performance, adding two blocks and a steal.
Justice Shoats (Wilkes-Barre, Pa./Holy Redeemer) poured in 16 points, while going a perfect 5-of-5 at the charity stripe.
Jalen Gorham (York, Pa./MacDuffie School) and Isaiah Stewert (Madison, Wis.) pitched in 12 and 11 points, respectively, to round out the Bald Eagles’ starters in double figures.
Collin Jones (Lock Haven, Pa./Central Mountain) led the second unit with 13 points.
NEXT UP
The Bald Eagles take the week off before jumping back into Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) action when they travel to Seton Hill (Pa.) on Monday (Dec. 18) at 7:30 p.m.
