WILKES BARRE, PA -- The University of men's basketball was defeated 71-58 by Wilkes University in Landmark Conference action on Wednesday night.
The Basics
- Final Score: Wilkes - 71, Scranton - 58
- Records: Wilkes (15-5, 9-4 LC), Scranton (10-10, 5-8 LC)
How it Happened
- Freshman Sammy Tornabene scored the first four points of the game as Scranton held a 6-4 lead at the 15:41 mark.
- Wilkes responded with an 18-0 run to take a 22-8 lead with 8:06 remaining in the opening half.
- The Colonels continued to grow their lead in the late stages of the first half and led Scranton by 20 points at the break.
- Senior Will McLoughlin converted an and-one to complete a 7-0 run for the Royals to open up the second half and cut the lead to 13.
- At the 15 minute mark, junior Jon Spatola and McLouglin hit back-to-back threes to cut the lead to single digits, 44-35.
- Spatola hit another three two minutes later to cut the Colonels' lead to six.
- Wilkes regained a nine point lead at the 8:36 mark but McLoughlin answered with a three for Scranton.
- Graduate student Tahaj Parland connected from deep to bring the Royals within four at the 3:42 mark, 58-54.
- The Colonels closed out the game on a 13-4 run to defeat Scranton 71-58.
Top Performers
- Spatola led Scranton with a season-high 21 points and nine rebounds. The junior captain went 3-4 from three point-range.
- McLoughlin added 19 points and seven boards.
Inside the Box Score
- Scranton held Wilkes to 15.8% from three-point range.
- Wilkes scored 18 points from the free-throw line.
Up Next
The men's basketball team will travel to No. 24 Catholic University on Saturday afternoon with tip-off scheduled for 4:00 PM.
