WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Coming off a tough loss at Widener, the Lycoming College men's basketball team will get back on the court on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 8 p.m. when it heads to Messiah College for another MAC Commonwealth contest.
The Warriors (9-3 overall, 2-2 MAC Commonwealth) overcame a 10-point deficit against Widener and took a nine-point lead in the second half, but fell victim to a strong finish from the Pride in an 81-74 loss on Saturday, Jan. 2. However, the Warriors have still won six of their last eight games.
The Falcons (3-9 overall, 0-4 MAC Commonwealth) are looking to snap a seven-game skid that includes losses to Beloit and No. 4 Hope during a tournament in Orlando. Messiah was led by 19 points from sophomore Micah Brown in their last outing, an 80-58 loss to Hope.
Warrior Notes• The Warriors lead the MAC Commonwealth in scoring margin (9.8), rebounding (45.1), offensive rebounds (16.9), rebounding margin (6.9), and steals (10.9).
• Lycoming is fifth in Division III with 16.92 offensive rebounds per game and 12th in steals per game (10.9).
• Senior
Eric Ishman needs to hit two more 3-pointers and freshman
Calvin Chandler needs five to join freshman
T.J. Duckett as the first trio of Warriors to each hit 20 treys in a season since 2011-12.
• Four Warriors are currently averaging more than 10.0 points per game. The last time four Warriors averaged in double figures was 2009-10 when the team reached the NCAA Tournament and won a school-record tying 21 games.
• Junior
Nykolas King needs five more points to reach 500 in his collegiate career and five more assists to reach 100.
