BETHLEHEM, PA -- The University of Scranton men's basketball team was defeated 71-56 at Moravian University in Landmark Conference action on Wednesday evening.
The Basics
- Final Score: Moravian 71, Scranton 56
- Records: Moravian (10-4, 5-2 LC), Scranton (7-7, 2-5 LC)
How it Happened
- After falling down in the opening minutes of the game, Scranton fought back to within one at the 13:18 mark as threes from freshman Will Marion and senior Will McLoughlin followed by a layup from freshman Sammy Tornabene cut Moravian's lead to 9-8.
- Junior Jon Spatola converted an and-one at the 7:41 mark to tie the game up for the first time of the contest, 15-15. Spatola then drilled a three to give Scranton its first lead of the game with just over five minutes remaining in the opening half, 18-17.
- The Royals closed out the first half on an 8-4 run to take a five point lead into the break, 26-21.
- Spatola scored the first points of the second half to grow Scranton's lead to seven, but the Greyhounds responded with a three to cut the lead to four.
- The Royals used a balanced scoring attack to hold the lead throughout the early stages of the second half, but Moravian took back the lead at the 9:04 mark.
- Scranton held close until the final seven minutes when the Greyhounds went on a 20-9 run to close out the game and win by a final score of 71-56.
Top Performers
- Spatola led the way offensively with a team-high 16 points.
- McLoughlin posted his fifth double-double of the year with 14 points and 13 boards.
- Tornabene contributed 10 points off the bench.
Inside the Box Score
- The Royals out rebounded the Greyhounds, 34-30.
- Scranton scored 28 points in the paint compared to 20 for Moravian.
- Turnovers proved costly for the Royals as they allowed 20 points off of 24 turnovers.
Up Next
The men's basketball team returns to action on Saturday, Jan. 18 against Catholic in the second game of a doubleheader at 4:00 PM in the John Long Center in Scranton, PA.
