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WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. --- Despite senior Greg Sye’s double-double of 20 points and 10 boards, the Warriors were unable to complete a comeback attempt and fell 75-68 against the Dutchmen of Lebanon Valley Saturday afternoon at Lamade Gymnasium.
With the loss, Lycoming falls to 9-9 overall and 3-4 in the league, while LVC improves to 9-10 and 3-4 in the Commonwealth.
After finding themselves up four points early in the first half, the Warriors lost the lead at 15:20 when Dutchman Joe Meehan knocked down a three, putting LVC up 10-8. Lebanon Valley was able to keep the lead for the rest of the game, despite small runs by Lycoming.
Sophomore Sebastian Sebella cut the lead to just two as he scored a layup, getting the pass from junior Eric Anthony. The Dutchmen were able to re-build their lead, going up by as many as 16 late in the first, and taking a 40-26 advantage into the locker room.
LVC was able to keep their pace to start the second and maintain their lead. Lycoming fought back hard down the stretch, pulling within four at 2:41 when Sye put down two free throws. But the Dutchmen were able to keep the lead and finish the game up 75-68.
Sye led all rebounders with 10, grabbing nine of those on offense. Sebella was able to keep pace with Sys's points, recording 19 . Senior Anthony Watson was big on defense, coming up with four steals. Sophomore Will Kelly added seven points and eight rebounds.
As a team, the Warriors were able to overcome a deficit from the first half, outscoring Lebanon Valley 42-35 in the second half to keep their hopes alive.
Lycoming will be back in action this Monday when they host New Jersey City University, 7 p.m. at the Lamade Gymnasium.
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