LHU Men’s Basketball Soars over East Stroudsburg

LOCK HAVEN – The Lock Haven University men’s basketball team (10-9, 6-9 PSAC) avenged a 115-78 loss at East Stroudsburg University (14-6, 12-3 PSAC) earlier in the season, dropping the Warriors 89-82 in an action packed Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) contest on Saturday.

In the back-and-forth thriller LHU shot 50% (31-62) from the field, 58.3% (7 of 12) from three-point land and 76.9% from the free-throw-line. 58.3% from the three-point line is a new season-high for the Bald Eagles.

Amir Hinton (Philadelphia/Abington) powered the Bald Eagle offense finishing with 26 points. Hinton shot 53% (8 of 15) from the floor and 60% (3 of 5) from deep. Hinton also finished with a team high 11 rebounds.

Jihad Barnes (Philadelphia/Philadelphia Electric Charter) tied his career high in points with 15. Barnes played an important role, along with Hinton, in breaking the tough ESU full-court press.

Cole Renninger (Lock Haven, Pa./Central Mountain) had a career night for the Bald Eagles finishing with 16 points. The 16 points is a career high for the hometown kid.

Tarojae Brake (Coatesville, Pa./Octorara) played important minutes for The Haven down the stretch. Blake was a key contributor to the Bald Eagle offense, shooting 50% from the field and finishing with 11 points, while playing shut-down defense.

Khaleeq Campbell (Chester, Pa./Chester) provided instant offense from the bench, hitting two huge three-pointers when LHU needed a spark.

ESU led LHU by seven going into halftime, but the Bald Eagles came to play in the second half allowing only 29 points and scoring 43. LHU hit seven of 10 free throws in the final 1:18 in the second half to seal the victory.

The Haven will hit the hardwood next when they head to Kutztown University on Saturday, February 4 (3 p.m) for a PSAC East clash.