READING, PA -- The University of Scranton men's basketball team posted a 71-59 victory over Albright in the consolation game of the Albright Holiday Tournament on Monday afternoon.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton 71, Albright 59
- Records: Scranton (5-5, 1-3 LC), Albright (5-5)
How it Happened
- Both squads exchanged buckets throughout the early stages of the first half as the game was tied up at 15-15 with just under 10 minutes remaining until halftime.
- A pair of free throws from senior Mason Thompson gave the Royals a 26-18 lead at the 5:07 mark in the first half, but the Lions responded, out scoring Scranton 13-3 to close out the opening half and hold 31-29 advantage at the break.
- Following a pair of free throws from junior Jon Spatola to open up the second half, graduate student Tahaj Parland drilled a three to put the Royals up 34-31.
- Scranton took its largest lead of the game at the 6:53 mark as senior Will McLoughlin converted a layup to complete an 8-0 run and give the Royals a 58-49 advantage.
- Albright answered again and got within one point of Scranton at the 3:22 mark (60-59), but the Royals closed out the game strong with an 11-0 run, sparked by a three-pointer from senior Cameron Khoza.
Top Performers
- Spatola led the way for Scranton with a season-high 16 points, including six points in the final two minutes of action.Â
- McLoughlin posted a double-double with 13 points and 11 boards.Â
- Freshman Sammy Tornabene contributed a season-high nine points and seven rebounds off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
- Scranton's bench out scored Albright's bench 27-21 in the win.
- Spatola went a perfect 8-8 from the charity stripe.
- McLoughlin posted a season-high 4 blocks.Â
Up Next
The men's basketball team will host King's College on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 3:00 PM in the John Long Center.Â
