YORK, Pa. – Junior guard Brendan Carr scored a career-high 28 points to lead The University of Scranton men's basketball team past Ursinus College, 89–77, on Friday at the York Spartan Classic.
The Basics
- Final Score: Scranton 89, Ursinus 77
- Record: Scranton (8–1)
How It Happened
- The teams were deadlocked at 32–32 at halftime after a tightly contested first half that featured four lead changes. Scranton leaned on interior scoring and second-chance opportunities to stay even, with Nick Ruisi and Carr providing a steady offensive presence.
- Scranton took control early in the second half, opening the period with efficient shooting and strong ball movement. The Royals shot over 60 percent from the field in the second half and connected on timely perimeter looks to gradually build separation.
- A pair of three-pointers from Carr midway through the half helped push the lead to double digits, and Scranton maintained control from there by consistently converting at the free-throw line and limiting Ursinus' perimeter efficiency.
- The Royals closed the game with poise, outscoring Ursinus 57–45 after halftime and turning a close contest into a convincing win.
Inside the Box Score
- FG%: Scranton 53.7%, Ursinus 46.6%
- 3PT: Scranton 7–17, Ursinus 5–21
- FT: Scranton 24–28, Ursinus 18–28
- Rebounds: Scranton 34, Ursinus 30
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Up Next
- Scranton returns to action tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. against Nazareth University at the York Spartan Classic.
